Which of the Following Statements About Organizational Culture Is TRUE

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about organizational culture is TRUE?

• A) Corporate mission statements are always a true expression of culture.
• B) Who is hired and fired and why indicate the firm's real value and are a clue to the culture.
• C) A strong culture is a flexible culture so it can adapt quickly to environmental changes.
• D) The competing values model of culture includes the "individual" type of culture.
• E) It is unnecessary to consider culture when considering a merger.

Recognize the difference between internal and external customers and utilities.

Understand the difference between operational effectiveness and strategic positioning.

Understand and calculate manufacturing cycle efficiency (MCE).

Analyze and compute the time taken for processes, including throughput and delivery cycle times.

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Definitions:

Vertically Integrated

A business strategy where a company controls multiple stages of production or distribution within the same industry, from raw materials to final product delivery.

Executive Jet Market

A sector of the aviation industry that deals with the sale, lease, or use of private jets by corporations or individuals for business purposes.

Marketing Channel

The path through which goods and services travel from the producer or provider to the final consumer or industrial user.

Corporate Vertical Marketing System

A structured marketing distribution channel where a single company owns multiple levels of its supply chain, such as manufacturing, wholesaling, and retailing.