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Question 11 pts
Problem-solving style reflects the way a person goes about __________ and __________ information in solving problems and making decisions.
gathering ¼ evaluating.
evaluating ¼ analyzing.
gathering ¼ collecting.
interpreting ¼ communicating
interpreting ¼ evaluating.

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Which statement about the Organizational Culture Inventory is correct?
people use the Organizational Culture maps to describe four alternative types of organizational cultures.
using the Organizational Culture Inventory, people describe the behaviors and expectations that make up the prevailing cultures of their organizations.
in an aggressive/defensive culture, members tend to act defensively in their working relationships, seeking to protect their security.
in a passive/defensive culture, members are encouraged to work together in ways that meet higher order human needs.
in a constructive culture, members tend to act forcefully in their working relationships to protect their status and positions.

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When a manager monitors the progress of an affirmative action program to advance minorities within the corporation, reviews progress on changes in employee attitudes, calls a special meeting to discuss problems, and makes appropriate adjustments in the program, the manager is performing the function of __________.
delegating.
controlling.
leading.
organizing.
planning.

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In considering patterns and trends in values, the emerging evidence suggests that a
movement away from certain values is taking place. Which of the following is NOT one of the values that are diminishing in importance?
work related identity.
organizational loyalty.
pursuit of leisure.
economic incentives.
responsibility.

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Which of the following is an incorrect description of the workplace values schema developed by Bruce Meglino and his associates?
being impartial and doing what is fair for all concerned.
discovering truth through reasoning and systematic thinking.
telling the truth and doing what you feel is right.
being concerned with other people and helping others.
getting things done and working hard to accomplish difficult things in life.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an instrumental value?
independent.
logical.
wisdom.
loving.
courageous.

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Peoples’ ___________ develop as a product of the learning and experience they encounter in the cultural setting in which they live.
values
cognitions
perceptions
needs
wants

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Which of the following is not one of the “work setting” values specifically identified by Meglino and associates?
achievement.
economic values.
helping and concern for others.
honesty.
fairness.

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In passive/defensive and aggressive cultures, _______________________.
motivation tends to be lower, and work attitudes, values and ethics less positive.
motivation tends to be lower and ethical attitudes less positive.
motivation tends to be higher and work attitudes more positive.
motivation tends to be lower and work attitudes less positive.
motivation tends to be higher and work attitudes less positive.

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__________ traits are surface-level traits that reflect the way a person appears to others when interacting in various social settings.
demographic.
social.
situational.
statutory.
standard.