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1

Only the founding managers of the organization have influence over the kinds of values and norms that develop in an organization
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
2

The concept of organizational language includes not only spoken language, but also material symbols and the degree of formality in communications.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
3

Artifacts are the aspects of an organization's culture that cannot be seen, heard or felt.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
4

Organizational culture is an externally imposed system of constraints on the behaviour of the workers within an organization.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5

Organizational initiation is the process by which newcomers learn an organization's values and norms to perform effectively.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
6

The three types of rites are the rites of passage, integration, and enhancement.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
7

Most organizations have some kind of socialization program to help new employees learn the values, norms, and culture of their organization.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8

Culture can prevent an organization from making necessary changes in the workplace.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
9

Restraining forces direct behaviour away from the status quo.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
10

Refreezing is required if changes are to be permanent.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
11

Obstacles to change can be found at all levels of the organization.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
12

When assessing the need for change, managers need only look inside the organization to discover the source of the problem.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
13

When deciding on the change to make, managers also need to identify the obstacles or sources of resistance to change.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
14

A major advantage of bottom-up change is that it can co-opt resistance to the change.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
15

Top-down change in an organization is usually implemented slowly.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE





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