When Firms Align Their Internal Cultures with a Strong External

question 1

Multiple Choice

When firms align their internal cultures with a strong external market strategy this creates:

• A)competitive advantage and higher levels of financial performance
• B)insular thinking and competition
• C)high levels of cohesion and unhealthy promotion practices
• D)results orientation and risk aversion
• E)orientation toward excellence and resistance to change

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Definitions:

Segregated Housing

A practice where housing is divided along racial, ethnic, or economic lines, often resulting from both individual prejudices and institutional policies.

Real Estate Practices

Refers to the professional and ethical standards, procedures, and activities involved in the buying, selling, leasing, and managing of real estate properties.

Audit Studies

Research methods that use trained researchers to test compliance with legal or moral directives by presenting as customers, tenants, or job seekers.

Overt Racism

Explicit and openly displayed acts of racial prejudice and discrimination.