Dimensions of Culture (Scenario)

question 28

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.
-Managers at Zerex have informed Todd that they will require a higher standard of precision and accuracy in his monthly reports. This relates to which dimension of organizational culture?

• A) stability
• B) aggressiveness
• C) team orientation
• D) outcome orientation
• E) attention to detail

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