Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of an Adaptive

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of an adaptive corporate culture?

• A)Employees hold a common mental model that the organization's success depends on their personal well-being.
• B)Employees engage in continuous improvement of internal processes to serve external stakeholders.
• C)Employees wait for opportunities to arrive.
• D)Employees tend to take the view that any activity beyond their job description is not their job.
• E)All of these are characteristic of adaptive cultures.

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Definitions:

Substantive

Pertaining to something that is real, substantial, or considerable in terms of importance, size, or value.

Emotional Issues

Challenges related to managing one's emotions within personal or work-related contexts, potentially impacting mental health or performance.

Matrix Organizational Structure

A complex organizational design that combines elements of both functional and project- or product-based structures.

Substantive Conflicts

Refers to disagreements over goals, resources, rewards, policies, procedures, and job assignments, which are fundamental to the tasks or the objectives of an organization.