Trends Inc is an apparel company. To keep up with the latest changes in the fashion industry, the company has to come up with innovative designs and follow strict time lines.
The culture of the company values aggressiveness, innovation, and risk taking. The members of the organization accept these cultural values. They know exactly what is expected of them and these expectations go a long way in shaping their behavior. In addition to this, the culture of the marketing department is outcome oriented and the finance department emphasizes attention to detail. The organizational culture of Trends Inc values aggressiveness, innovation, and risk taking. These characteristics express its ________.
A) autocratic culture
B) subculture
C) highly formalized culture
D) reflective culture
E) dominant culture
Question 2
Which of the following statements is true regarding a centralized organization?
A) A centralized organization is more flexible than a decentralized organization.
B) In a centralized organization, decision making is pushed down to the managers closest to the action.
C) A centralized organization is more responsive than a decentralized organization.
D) In a centralized organization, top managers are rarely involved in decision making.
E) In a centralized organization, decision making is concentrated at a single point in the organization.
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