Reference no: EM13902542
1. Which of the following is an example of "rules of the game" as a component of organizational culture?
a. the company motto is "quality before quantity"
b. the organizational rituals and ceremonies
c. the policy of no reserved parking spaces
d. the "ropes" that a newcomer must learn in order to become an accepted member
2. Which of the following single components can most appropriately be considered to embody or represent the culture of any given organization?
a. dominant values
b. organizational philosophy
c. neither of these should be considered to solely represent the culture of an organization
d. either of these should be considered to solely represent the culture of an organization
(TRUE/FALSE – 25% each)
3. The differentiation strategy is based on locating and taking advantage of opportunities for an organization to seek cost-based advantages in all of its activities (e.g., purchasing, manufacturing, distribution).
4. The low-cost strategy is based on locating and taking advantage of opportunities for an organization to seek cost-based advantages in all of its activities.