One of the main ways that culture is created and maintained ...

[jCorn1234]

One of the main ways that culture is created and maintained within an organization is for the founder to only hire and keep employees who think and feel the same as he/she does.
 
  Discuss both the pros and cons of this idea and offer an opinion as to why this system can be effective.
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following is not a strategy to reduce the negative impact of downsizing?
 
  A) investment in high-involvement work practices
  B) early discussion of downsizing with employees
  C) employee participation in the downsizing process
  D) removal of vertical boundaries
  E) provision of post-downsizing assistance

[AngeliqueG]

Answer to Question 1

Responses will vary but should include statements such as shared vision, potential discrimination, lack of diversity, reduced conflict, and such.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: D) Companies can reduce negative impacts by preparing for the post-downsizing environment in advance. Focusing on core competencies are more effective when companies invest in high-involvement work practices afterward. When employers make efforts to discuss downsizing with employees early, employees are less worried about the outcomes. Employees worry less if they can participate in the process in some way. Removal of vertical boundaries is not related to reducing the negative impact of downsizing.