Reference no: EM13796434

1. A narrowly diverse culture is always desirable in organizations.

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False

2. The chain of command outlines the planned configuration of positions, job duties, and the lines of authority among different parts of the organization.

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False

3. Implicit leadership theories describe how relationships initiate and develop through processes of exchange and reciprocity.

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False

4. Rites are standardized and recurring activities used at special times to influence the behaviors and understanding of organizational members; rituals are systems of rites.

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False

5. A socialized charismatic power orientation is a focus on power for collective (e.g., societal) rather than personal benefit.

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False

6. Decentralization increases when the discretion to spend money, to hire people, and to make similar decisions is moved farther up the hierarchy of authority.

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False

7. An adhocracy is characterized by few rules, policies, and procedures; substantial decentralization; shared decision making among members; extreme horizontal specialization; few levels of management; and virtually no formal controls.

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False

8. The strengths of the simple design are simplicity, flexibility, and responsiveness to the desires of a central manager.

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False

9. Task-oriented behavior involves concern for relationships and socioemotional support.

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False

10. By linking values and actions, the organization taps into some of the strongest and deepest realms of the individual.

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False