Question

When might a strong culture be a liability rather than a strength?

		When trying to be innovative
		When the environment is stable
		During mergers and acquisitions
		During times of economic prosperity

If an industry is highly regulated, firms competing within it likely have what?

		bureaucratic structures.
		dynamic, innovative cultures.
		low concern for rules and authority.
		businesses processes characterized by agility and quick action.

The Japanese, with their emphasis on requiring large amounts of information and their intricate group decision-making process, tend to be what?

		Flamboyant
		Risk takers
		Risk averse
		Harmonious

In what way can changing leaders or other key players be beneficial to organizational change?

		Employees modify their own beliefs and behaviors to reflect those of the leader.
		Replacing resistant managers gives visible support to the change effort increasing the likelihood of success.
		The success of the culture change effort may be increased by developing new rituals, symbols, and stories.
		Rewarding employees who embrace the company's new values ensures that changes in culture have a lasting impact.

What is a system of shared assumptions, values, and beliefs that show employees what is appropriate and inappropriate behavior?

		Corporate philosophy
		Business attitude
		Organizational culture
		Organizational character

Answer 1

During mergers and acquisitions is the time when might a strong culture be a liability rather than a strength.

Bureaucratic structures is the term which can be used If an industry is highly regulated, firms competing within.

Risk takers is what we can call the Japanese who carry such traits.

Replacing resistant managers gives visible support to the change effort increasing the likelihood of success is the way to be beneficial to organizational change.

Organizational culture is a system of shared assumptions, values, and beliefs that show employees what is appropriate and inappropriate behavior.