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1. What is the definition of organizational culture as presented in this module? - A) The set of financial goals of an organization - B) The way things get done within an organization - C) The leadership structure within an organization - D) The external brand perception of an organization Correct...

1. What is the definition of organizational culture as presented in this module? - A) The set of financial goals of an organization - B) The way things get done within an organization - C) The leadership structure within an organization - D) The external brand perception of an organization Correct Answer: B 2. According to Peter Drucker, what does culture "eat for breakfast"? - A) Structure - B) Strategy - C) Leadership - D) Innovation Correct Answer: B 3. Which of the following best describes the concept of "visible culture" within an organization? - A) The organization’s financial assets - B) Physical artifacts and how work is done day-to-day - C) Future goals of the organization - D) The organization's customer base Correct Answer: B 4. What are the three levels of culture that influence organizational behavior? - A) Professional, National, Individual - B) Internal, External, Global - C) Team, Leadership, Management - D) Hierarchical, Matrix, Flat Correct Answer: A 5. Which type of organizational culture is described as collaborative and family-like? - A) Market - B) Clan/Tribe - C) Hierarchy - D) Adhocracy Correct Answer: B 6. In a Clan/Tribe culture, what is the leader most likely to act as? - A) A competitor - B) A facilitator or mentor - C) A strict director - D) A hands-off manager Correct Answer: B 7. Which of the following is true about an Adhocracy culture? - A) It focuses on efficiency and control - B) It encourages innovation and has an entrepreneurial focus - C) It maintains a highly structured environment - D) It discourages risk-taking Correct Answer: B 8. What is the main focus of a Hierarchy culture? - A) Flexibility and growth - B) Control, rules, and regulations - C) Family and collaboration - D) Market competition Correct Answer: B 9. In a Market-oriented culture, what is the primary goal? - A) Innovation and creativity - B) Nurturing employee development - C) Stability and predictability - D) Competition and goal achievement Correct Answer: D 10. Which of the following is a defining feature of an Adhocracy culture? - A) Stability - B) Innovation and readiness for change - C) Centralized decision-making - D) Strict adherence to rules Correct Answer: B 11. What is the “Fishbowl” concept in organizational culture? - A) A meeting format that limits transparency - B) A leadership model where only executives are allowed to speak - C) A meeting format that allows for transparency and open participation - D) A financial planning strategy Correct Answer: C 12. What type of culture does a "Flat structure" often lead to, as seen in Laissez-faire leadership? - A) Hierarchy - B) Chaos - C) Compliance - D) Efficiency Correct Answer: B 13. What does Schneider's Culture Model emphasize? - A) The importance of profit in defining culture - B) Different approaches to success such as control, competence, cultivation, and collaboration - C) The hierarchical structure of organizations - D) The influence of global stakeholders on company policy Correct Answer: B 14. Which type of culture is characterized by risk-taking and promoting growth through vision and change? - A) Adhocracy - B) Clan/Tribe - C) Hierarchy - D) Market Correct Answer: A 15. What is a key characteristic of Clan/Tribe organizational culture? - A) High focus on profit - B) Family-like environment with emphasis on collaboration - C) Strict control and efficiency - D) Competitive and goal-driven focus Correct Answer: B 16. What type of culture is focused on customer service, with the motto "If you are not serving the customer, you better be serving someone who is"? - A) Predatory - B) Service - C) Bureaucratic - D) Chaotic Correct Answer: B 17. What type of culture is characterized by internal conflicts, low morale, and an exploitive environment? - A) Predatory - B) Clan/Tribe - C) Market - D) Adhocracy Correct Answer: A 18. What does an organization following the "Open Space Culture" model promote? - A) Closed-door policies and secrecy - B) Structured communication channels only - C) Open and unrestricted communication with continuous team building - D) A focus solely on market share Correct Answer: C 19. In the context of organizational culture, what is "cultural friction"? - A) Cultural differences leading to conflicts within teams - B) A competitive advantage due to cultural diversity - C) Smooth integration of different cultural practices - D) Cultural uniformity within an organization Correct Answer: A 20. What is a major positive impact of cross-cultural teams within an organization? - A) Increased risk of conflict - B) Creation of innovative ideas - C) Greater employee turnover - D) Decreased productivity Correct Answer: B 21. What type of organizational culture is characterized by rigid adherence to specialization and formalized rules? - A) Market - B) Bureaucratic - C) Clan/Tribe - D) Service Correct Answer: B 22. Which culture type is considered least productive according to the presentation? - A) Hierarchy - B) Adhocracy - C) Market - D) Laissez-faire Correct Answer: D 23. Which type of culture focuses on aligning team and organizational goals through a democratic approach and shared vision? - A) Transformational - B) Transactional - C) Servant Leadership - D) Laissez-faire Correct Answer: A 24. What is a major characteristic of a Transactional leadership culture? - A) Reward-based compliance - B) Empowering employees with autonomy - C) High flexibility and readiness for change - D) Lack of formal structure Correct Answer: A 25. In what type of leadership culture do leaders serve as mentors and facilitators, fostering a family-like environment? - A) Charismatic Leadership - B) Market Leadership - C) Clan/Tribe Leadership - D) Transactional Leadership Correct Answer: C 26. Which of the following leadership styles is associated with a culture of compliance and predictability? - A) Charismatic Leadership - B) Transformational Leadership - C) Transactional Leadership - D) Laissez-faire Leadership Correct Answer: C 27. Which leadership style is associated with a culture that emphasizes chaos and creativity? - A) Charismatic Leadership - B) Transformational Leadership - C) Laissez-faire Leadership - D) Transactional Leadership Correct Answer: C 28. What is the primary focus of a “Servant Leadership” culture? - A) Command and control - B) Serving organizational stakeholders and fostering trust - C) Focusing solely on profitability - D) Maintaining strict rules and regulations Correct Answer: B 29. Which leadership style is characterized by promoting employee freedom without much guidance? - A) Transactional Leadership - B) Laissez-faire Leadership - C) Clan Leadership - D) Hierarchical Leadership Correct Answer: B 30. What is the key characteristic of a culture led by transformational leaders? - A) Focus on maintaining control through established processes - B) Encouraging innovation and empowering individuals to contribute to the organization’s vision - C) Minimizing employee involvement - D) Creating strict roles and responsibilities Correct Answer: B 31. What is an essential element of a high-performing team culture according to Patrick Lencioni’s model? - A) Lack of accountability - B) Trust among team members - C) Avoidance of conflict - D) Focus on individual goals over team success Correct Answer: B 32. Which type of culture supports employee empowerment and encourages self-organization, often seen in tech start-ups? - A) Hierarchy - B) Adhocracy - C) Market - D) Bureaucratic Correct Answer: B 33. Which of the following is a major negative implication of cross-cultural team building? - A) Enhanced collaboration - B) More innovative ideas - C) Higher chances of misunderstandings - D) Greater commitment to group goals Correct Answer: C 34. What leadership approach is most effective in a chaotic and creative culture, such as an innovation lab? - A) Transactional - B) Laissez-faire - C) Charismatic - D) Hierarchical Correct Answer: B 35. What is a defining feature of a culture of “Competence” according to Schneider's Culture Model? - A) Collaboration among employees - B) Doing things the right way to succeed - C) Rigid control of operations - D) Aiming to work independently Correct Answer: B 36. What impact can external stakeholders have on an organization’s culture? - A) Limited influence as they are not part of the organization - B) They can introduce their own cultural values and expectations - C) They have no impact on culture - D) They define the entire organizational culture Correct Answer: B 37. What type of leadership style is associated with high transparency and a focus on including all team members in decision-making? - A) Transactional - B) Charismatic - C) Laissez-faire - D) Transformational Correct Answer: D 38. What is a core principle of product culture in an organization? - A) Focus on output over outcome - B) Customer-driven mission - C) Maintaining strict rules - D) Isolating product teams from customer interaction Correct Answer: B 39. In what culture type do leaders act as both teachers and mentors to build learning and resilience? - A) Coaching Leadership - B) Transactional Leadership - C) Charismatic Leadership - D) Laissez-faire Leadership Correct Answer: A 40. What does an "Open Space" meeting format encourage within an organization? - A) Hierarchical decision-making - B) Limited participation from lower-level employees - C) Tribal learning and open discussions - D) Closed-door policy to avoid leaks Correct Answer: C 41. Which leadership style can lead to a culture of compliance but at the expense of creativity? - A) Charismatic Leadership - B) Transformational Leadership - C) Transactional Leadership - D) Servant Leadership Correct Answer: C 42. What is the effect of a “Clan/Tribe” culture on employee relationships? - A) Limited interaction - B) High competitiveness among peers - C) A sense of belonging and collaboration - D) Focus on individual achievement Correct Answer: C 43. Which culture type is focused on achieving goals through aggressive competition in the market? - A) Clan/Tribe - B) Market - C) Hierarchy - D) Adhocracy Correct Answer: B 44. What is the core belief of an interdependent leadership culture? - A) Leadership emerges out of individual expertise and heroic action - B) Leadership is a collective activity for the benefit of the whole organization - C) Leadership should be top-down - D) Leaders should maintain distance from team members Correct Answer: B 45. What is the primary role of senior leadership in influencing organizational culture? - A) Setting policies that are hidden from the rest of the organization - B) Actively engaging in culture-building and setting an example - C) Delegating culture building to HR - D) Avoiding involvement in cultural matters Correct Answer: B 46. What type of culture is associated with a Servant Leadership style? - A) Compliance-oriented - B) Performance-focused - C) Inclusive and supportive - D) Chaotic Correct Answer: C 47. What is the core value of the "Cultivation" type in Schneider's Culture Model? - A) Collaboration among employees - B) Doing things first and taking risks - C) Ensuring strict control of the workforce - D) Achieving individual success Correct Answer: A 48. What does the term "ethnocentricity" refer to in a cross-cultural organizational context? - A) Collaboration between different cultures - B) Viewing one's own national or ethnic culture as superior - C) Ignoring cultural differences in decision-making - D) Embracing diverse cultural perspectives Correct Answer: B 49. What is an example of a "culture of shame" within an organization? - A) Empowering teams through trust and communication - B) Encouraging learning from failures - C) Using internal conflicts and exploitation of employees - D) Maintaining a competitive yet ethical environment Correct Answer: C 50. What is the purpose of a leadership coach within an organization’s culture? - A) To provide a financial audit - B) To mentor, facilitate, and help shape the organizational culture through improved practices - C) To enforce compliance through discipline - D) To manage all projects directly Correct Answer: B