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How can a manager develop an innovative culture?
 
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Networking and collaboration among organizations are macrosystem trends for future organizations as managers face resource reductions.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

A manager needs to ensure that the interaction of the four sources of culturethe characteristics of the people, organizational ethics, the distribution of property rights, and organizational structureencourage innovation. The top-management team should state that innovation is a terminal value, and they should develop rules and norms that lead to creative behavior. The company can hire creative people who are willing to take risks, and the company can use socialization tactics that lead to an individualized role orientation to instill terminal values of innovation in newcomers. Managers can distribute property rights based on performance; if employees are innovative, they receive bonuses. Finally, the company should design an organic structure and decentralize decision-making.

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