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1. What step of the organizational socialization process is an employee in who is learning all aspects of a business in order to develop mastery in one or more skills?

A. challenging work assignments

B. training to develop capabilities consistent with culture

C. adoption of cultural value policies

D. role model to sustain culture

2. In Betsy's firm, each employee is given a detailed employee manual and all employees are expected to "go by the book." In addition, leaders are seen as enforcers of the written rules and standards. In which type of culture does Betsy work?

A. clan

B. bureaucratic

C. market

D. entrepreneurial

3. Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a market culture?

A. The relationship between the individual and the organization is contractual.

B. An adherence to formal rules and standard operating procedures is expected.

C. Employees who have been with the firm for a long-time act as role models for newer employees.

D. There is a strong commitment to experimentation, innovation, and being on the "cutting-edge."

4. In "Communications Competency: Texas Nameplate Company" the dominant culture at Texas Nameplate is

A. a clan culture.

B. a bureaucratic culture.

C. an entrepreneurial culture.

D. a market culture.

5. Which of the following is NOT a reason why changing culture is difficult?

A. Cultures give employees identity.

B. Culture provides stability.

C. Culture helps focus its employees' behaviors.

D. Culture is the basis for a firm's mission statement.

6. Sam told his employees they would all receive a year-end bonus from the company. Sam knew he was promising something that the company might not be able to deliver, but he wanted to keep his employees motivated. Sam is acting ethically.

True

False

7. The first step in the organizational socialization process is to

A. determine if a candidate is worthy of hiring.

B. train the employee in the company's culture.

C. provide the employee with a mentor.

D. provide the employee with a "rule book" and standard operating procedures.

8. When the Mary Kay Cosmetics company holds an elaborate ceremony to award pink Cadillac cars to its high achieving salespeople, it is an example of which organizational rite?

A. rite of passage

B. rite of enhancement

C. rite of degradation

D. rite of integration