Question 1: (each question is worth .5 marks = 5 marks) Characteristics of Strong versus Weak Cultures a. Strong performance with a passion for achieving b. Intensely people oriented c. Results oriented and goal driven d. Emphasis on excellence e. Shared values and beliefs f. Insular thinking g. Resistance to change h. Politicized internal environment i. Unhealthy promotion practices j. Reinforce performance with matching rewards Using the letters (a) through (j), identify each statement with a characteristic associated with a strong versus weak culture. Write the appropriate letter in the blank before each item. ________1. In our organization, management talks the talk and walks the walk in how it treats employees. ________2. I wonder how many of the top executives here got to where they are today on merit? ________3. We have always done things here in a certain way and its worked so far. I see no need to change that which is not broken. ________4. Here, you have a big role in setting your own goals, but once they are set, you are held to them. ________5. In our organization, management pursues policies that benchmark best practices in the industry. ________6. In our organization, there is little or no agreement on the values, beliefs, and norms governing member behavior and negative behaviors like gossiping, manipulation, favoritism, lack of communication, and internal conflict prevail. ________7. In our company, we have a can-do spirit with a healthy level of internal competition between departments. ________8. I think every department in the company has a copy of the mission and values statement on the wall somewhere. 5 ________9. In our organization, leaders seek out reasons and opportunities to reward those who stand out in their performance. ________10. Every division here is striving to be No. 1 or 2 in its industry; it is very challenging, yet motivating