1.6 Concerning organizational cultures (1)
a) A strong culture is a more productive environment.
b) A weak culture is a more productive environment.
c) The specific culture that contributes to a positive effect is well known.
d) The stronger the culture, the more influential it is on employee behaviour.
1.7 Shared organizational value are (1)
a) Unconscious, affective desires or wants that guide society’s behaviour
b) Influenced by international values
c) Different from the various components of a diverse workforce.
d) A myth
1.8 Which of the following best explains why employees behave as he/she does? (1)
a) The environment is the most important consideration in understanding individual employee behaviour.
b) Both the environment and individual differences are important considerations in understanding
c) Neither the environment nor individual differences are important considerations in understanding individual employee behaviour.
d) Employee personality and attitudes are primarily dictated by the environment.
1.9 The ability of a product or service to satisfy stated or implied needs (1)
a) Meeting expectation
b) Conformance
c) Quality
d) Requirements
c) Quality
1.6 Concerning organizational cultures:
- d) The stronger the culture, the more influential it is on employee behavior.
1.7 Shared organizational values are:
- a) Unconscious, affective desires or wants that guide society’s behavior
1.8 The best explanation for why employees behave as they do is:
- b) Both the environment and individual differences are important considerations in understanding individual employee behavior.
1.9 The ability of a product or service to satisfy stated or implied needs is:
- c) Quality
To answer these questions, we can analyze the options and eliminate the incorrect ones by logic or reasoning. Let's go through each question one by one:
1.6 Concerning organizational cultures:
a) A strong culture is a more productive environment.
b) A weak culture is a more productive environment.
c) The specific culture that contributes to a positive effect is well known.
d) The stronger the culture, the more influential it is on employee behavior.
To determine the correct answer, we need to understand the relationship between organizational culture and productivity. Generally, a strong organizational culture implies a more cohesive and aligned work environment, which can positively impact employee behavior and productivity. Therefore, option (a) "A strong culture is a more productive environment" is correct.
1.7 Shared organizational values are:
a) Unconscious, affective desires or wants that guide society’s behavior.
b) Influenced by international values.
c) Different from the various components of a diverse workforce.
d) A myth.
To choose the correct answer, we need to understand the nature of shared organizational values. Shared organizational values are conscious and deliberate beliefs or principles that guide behavior and decision-making within an organization. They are formed by the collective agreement of its members. Therefore, option (d) "A myth" is incorrect.
1.8 Which of the following best explains why employees behave as he/she does?
a) The environment is the most important consideration in understanding individual employee behavior.
b) Both the environment and individual differences are important considerations in understanding.
c) Neither the environment nor individual differences are important considerations in understanding individual employee behavior.
d) Employee personality and attitudes are primarily dictated by the environment.
To answer this question, we need to assess the factors that influence employee behavior. Both the environment and individual differences play important roles in shaping employee behavior. The environment includes factors such as organizational culture, leadership style, and work conditions, while individual differences refer to personal characteristics, values, and beliefs. Therefore, option (b) "Both the environment and individual differences are important considerations in understanding" is correct.
1.9 The ability of a product or service to satisfy stated or implied needs:
a) Meeting expectation.
b) Conformance.
c) Quality.
d) Requirements.
This question is about the definition of a concept related to satisfying needs. The ability of a product or service to satisfy stated or implied needs is commonly referred to as "Quality." Quality signifies meeting or exceeding customer expectations, conforming to specifications, and fulfilling requirements. Therefore, option (c) "Quality" is correct.
By using logic and reasoning, we have determined the correct answers for each question.