Successful change of organizational culture takes 5-10 years.

49. It has been suggested that every organization may have at least three cultures--an operating culture (line employees), an engineering culture (technical and professional people), and an executive culture (top management)--stemming from the very different world views typically held by these different groups of individuals.

ANS: T  Group Dynamics

50. Faced with a variety of subcultures, management may have difficulty (1) accurately assessing them and (2) effecting needed changes.

ANS: T 

51. In order to successfully change an organizational culture, it is essential to find the most effective subculture in the organization and use it as an example from which employees can learn.

ANS: T Group Dynamics

52. In order to successfully change an organizational culture, it is essential to find ways to help employees and teams do their jobs more effectively.


ANS: T | Group Dynamics

53. In order to successfully change an organizational culture, it is essential to recognize that significant organization-wide cultural change takes 5-10 years.

ANS: T | Group Dynamics

54. According to the Change Competency, "Harley-Davidson," the CEO sought to recapture the Harley mystique by creating a completely new product..

ANS: F

According to the Change Competency, "Harley-Davidson," the CEO sought to recapture the Harley mystique by revitalizing the Harley Hogs.

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