Question 1

Complaining about what has happened on the job during the previous week is a social ritual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to scholars of organizational culture, humans are by nature __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  storytellers
B)   subservient
C)   domineering
D)   hierarchical
E)   none of the aboveF) All of the above
G) A) and C) A

Question 3

Rites are communication practices that occur regularly in organizations and are routine parts of organizational life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Shawanda's new supervisor tells her, "I have an open door policy. If you need to talk about anything, even personal stuff, I'm hear to listen." This comment is an example of a(n)  __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   collegial story
B)   corporate story
C)   enhancement rite
D)   interaction ritual
E)  personal storyF) C) and E)
G) None of the above E

Question 5

Social rituals are routine behaviors that individuals use to express their organizational identities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In organizations, __________ provides predictability for members so that they understand roles, procedures, and expectations.

Accepted Answer

structure

Question 7

Examples of masculine language that are common in many workplaces include __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   "level playing field"
B)   "battle plan"
C)   "give birth to a plan"
D)  a and b
E)   all of the aboveF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Organizational cultures include rites that blame people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The semi-annual meeting of the board of directors of No-Doz Corporation is always held in the company's executive conference room. This special practice is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a personal ritual
B)   organizational rules
C)   corporate culture
D)   a structural ritual
E)  a task ritualF) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 10

Explain and differentiate between the concepts of rites and rituals.

Accepted Answer

Rites and rituals are often used interch...

Question 11

__________ are formal statements of practices that reflect and uphold the overall culture of an organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are formal statements of practices that...

Question 12

Firings, demotions, and reprimands are all forms of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   rites of passage
B)   rites of integration
C)   enhancement rites
D)  blaming rites
E)   conflict resolution ritesF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

An organization is best understood by simply looking at the organization's operation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Workers can belong to physical networks and virtual networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Javier's job description listed duties that include being responsible for assessing needs and providing training for the staff in his division. This represents which structure that expresses and upholds organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  roles
B)   rules
C)   policies
D)   networks
E)   all of the aboveF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 16

Friendships between co-workers, and even between supervisors and subordinates, often enhance job commitment and job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Masculine language __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   consists of rumors
B)   is a product of years and years of organizations being run by men
C)   reflects traditional masculine experiences
D)   may normalize sexist practices
E)  all but aF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 18

The connections that link members of organization together through formal and informal forms of interaction are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  communication networks
B)   communication structures
C)   chains of command
D)   communication contexts
E)   communication practicesF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

Stories that convey the values, legends, and history of an organization are called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  corporate stories
B)   collegial stories
C)   personal stories
D)   ritualistic stories
E)   stereotypical storiesF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Among the challenges for effectively participating in organizational life are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   adapting to diverse needs, situations, and people
B)   moving in and out of teams
C)   managing personal relationships on the job
D)   a and c
E)  a, b and cF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Exam 12: Communication in Organizations

Complaining about what has happened on the job during the previous week is a social ritual.

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According to scholars of organizational culture, humans are by nature __________.

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Rites are communication practices that occur regularly in organizations and are routine parts of organizational life.

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Shawanda's new supervisor tells her, "I have an open door policy. If you need to talk about anything, even personal stuff, I'm hear to listen." This comment is an example of a(n) __________.

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Social rituals are routine behaviors that individuals use to express their organizational identities.

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In organizations, __________ provides predictability for members so that they understand roles, procedures, and expectations.

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Examples of masculine language that are common in many workplaces include __________.

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Organizational cultures include rites that blame people.

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The semi-annual meeting of the board of directors of No-Doz Corporation is always held in the company's executive conference room. This special practice is an example of __________.

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Explain and differentiate between the concepts of rites and rituals.

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__________ are formal statements of practices that reflect and uphold the overall culture of an organization.

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Firings, demotions, and reprimands are all forms of __________.

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An organization is best understood by simply looking at the organization's operation.

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Workers can belong to physical networks and virtual networks.

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Javier's job description listed duties that include being responsible for assessing needs and providing training for the staff in his division. This represents which structure that expresses and upholds organizational culture?

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Friendships between co-workers, and even between supervisors and subordinates, often enhance job commitment and job satisfaction.

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Masculine language __________.

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The connections that link members of organization together through formal and informal forms of interaction are __________.

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Stories that convey the values, legends, and history of an organization are called __________.

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Among the challenges for effectively participating in organizational life are __________.

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