Dimensions of Culture (Scenario)

question 72

Multiple Choice

Dimensions of Culture (Scenario)
Todd works for SeaLan Tech, a small environmental consulting firm that has just been purchased by Zerex, Inc., a large biomedical research organization. The work environment at SeaLan had always been friendly and cooperative; people worked in teams and were encouraged to take risks. However, after meeting with the management of the new parent company, Todd believes there are considerable differences between the organizational cultures of Zerex and SeaLan. He is concerned that the new company will eliminate SeaLan's old culture, and he does not like the prospects.
-Todd believes that the managers at Zerex are not very concerned about how their decisions affect other people in the organization.This relates to which dimension of organizational culture?

• A)aggressiveness
• B)team orientation
• C)people orientation
• D)outcome orientation

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Definitions:

Compensatory Damages

Financial awards to a plaintiff to compensate for proven harm, loss, or injury caused by the defendant.

Nominal Damages

A small amount of money awarded to a plaintiff in a lawsuit to recognize a legal wrong suffered, without substantial loss or injury being proved.

Negligence Per Se

A legal doctrine where an act is considered negligent because it violates a statute or regulation.

Product Liability

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