Firms with ________ cultures are usually formalized with consistent processes and control mechanisms that measure efficiency and drive reliability.

Multiple Choice

market

clan

hierarchy

adhocracy

In the 1950s, CL Werner purchased a pickup truck and began hauling cargo for other companies. By driving long hours and many miles, CL slowly expanded his trucking company one truck at a time. Today, Werner Enterprises, Inc. is among the largest asset-based logistics firms in the United States. CL Werner is an example of a(n)

Multiple Choice

hero.

urban legend.

myth.

fable

The Hot Topic corporate headquarters is home to ________ that include open plan offices, a sophisticated gym, colorful murals, and many creative touches by employees who are encouraged to personalize their work spaces.

Multiple Choice

rites and rituals

geographic divisions

observable artifacts

a clan culture

Great Lakes Educational Loan Services uses its mission of doing whats right to change lives for the better to state its espoused values which are defined as

Multiple Choice

the explicitly stated values and norms preferred by an organization.

a narrative based on true events, which emphasize a particular value.

physical manifestations of organizational culture.

the values and norms actually exhibited in the organization

Samuel has been working for Lyft for three months. He expected that his job would be to respond to requests on the app for a ride, pick up fares and drop them off at their desired locations, but he is realizing that the job entails much more. Which of these is most characteristic of the encounter phase of organizational socialization?

Multiple Choice

Samuel will work with his district supervisor to set goals and receive performance feedback.

Samuel learns that he must keep his car clean and neat, and some days he will be assigned to complete only airport pick-ups and drop-offs.

Samuel is heavily influenced by his uncle who was a professional driver.

Samuel realizes that he can make extra money by working for Lyft on the weekends.