83. The relationship between culture and
performance have been shown to be true of all of the following except:
a.
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culture can have a significant impact on
a firm's long-term economic performance
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b.
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cultures that inhibit strong long-term
financial performance are not rare
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c.
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cultures can be made more performance
enhancing if managers understand what sustains a culture
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d.
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culture will probably become a less
important factor in the success of organizations of the future
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ANS: D
84. The
ethics component of organizational culture is a complex interplay of ____ that
may support either ethical or unethical organizational behavior.
a.
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formal systems
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b.
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formal, informal, and legal systems
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c.
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formal and informal systems
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d.
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informal systems
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ANS: C
85. The
presence or absence of ethical behaviors in managerial actions will:
a.
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influence the prevailing culture
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b.
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reflect the prevailing culture
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c.
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neither of these
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d.
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both of these
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ANS: D
86. In
Ethics Competency: “What Would You Do,” possible retaliation against a
whistleblower include all of the following except:
a.
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coworkers not associating with person
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b.
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denial of promotion
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c.
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poor performance appraisal
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d.
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legal violation
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ANS: D