In Organizational Culture, Means-End Orientation Refers to _____

question 22

Multiple Choice

In organizational culture, means-end orientation refers to _____.

• A)the degree to which the organization monitors and responds to changes in the external environment  
• B)the degree to which rules, policies, and direct supervision are used to oversee and control employee behavior  
• C)the degree to which management focuses on outcomes rather than on techniques and processes used to achieve results  
• D)the degree to which employees are encouraged to be aggressive, innovative, and risk seeking

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Definitions:

Desired Outcome

The specific result or achievement that a person or organization intends to accomplish through a certain process or activity.

Link Performance Pay

A compensation strategy that ties salary or bonuses to the achievement of specific performance metrics or objectives.

Piece Rate Plans

Compensation systems where employees are paid based on the quantity of work completed or units produced, which can motivate higher productivity.

Merit Pay

A compensation strategy that provides salary increases or bonuses based on employee performance achievements.