Defining Culture
What is the basic definition of workplace culture?
The shared values, belief systems, attitudes, and assumptions in a workplace.
100: What percentage of executives believe culture is important to business success?
94%.
Which of the following is a sign of positive culture: (a) mutual respect, (b) gossip, (c) blame-shifting?
(a) Mutual respect.
A toxic workplace is defined as one with (a) negativity and mistrust, (b) open communication, or (c) respect).
(a) Negativity and mistrust.
What can you do before applying to a company to learn about culture?
Research the company.
According to Forbes, how is workplace culture defined?
As “shared values, belief systems, attitudes, and assumptions.”
Which of these is a benefit of positive workplace culture: (a) higher pay, (b) improved engagement, (c) free food?
(b) Improved engagement.
In a positive culture, providing support means what? (a) Offering kindness and compassion, (b) Increasing deadlines)
(a) Offering kindness and compassion.
Name two signs of a toxic workplace.
Gossip, backstabbing, bullying, low engagement, or mistrust.
During an interview, you should ask: “What _______ or structures are in place to create a positive culture?”
Processes
True or False: Workplace culture is only about perks like free lunch and casual Fridays.
False
Does culture increase or decrease employee retention?
Increase
What does credibility mean in workplace culture?
Management’s actions match its words.
What are two negative effects of toxic culture?
High turnover and poor mental health.
Networking helps assess culture by (a) reaching out to employees, (b) ignoring others, (c) checking pay only).
(a) Reaching out to employees.
Which of the following is an example of workplace culture: (a) free coffee, (b) shared values, or (c) office snacks?
(b) Shared values.
True or False: Perks alone create strong workplace culture.
False
Respect/flexibility makes employees more (a) disengaged, (b) dedicated, (c) absent.
(b) Dedicated.
Which of the following is a coping strategy: (a) spread gossip, (b) find a support group, (c) ignore problems)?
(b) Find a support group.
Why is researching negative media coverage useful?
It reveals warning signs about toxic culture.
Which of the following describes values vs. perks: (a) free gym membership, (b) open communication? Which one is a value and which one is a perk?
(a) Perk; (b) Value.
Which two outcomes are linked to strong culture: (a) increased engagement, (b) lower turnover, (c) free snacks?
(a) Increased engagement and (b) lower turnover.
Belonging, pride, and values improve retention. Which of these increases the likelihood of staying at a company 3–5 times?
Belonging
Ineffective leadership results in (a) employee trust, (b) improved morale, (c) low morale and poor culture)?
(c) Low morale and poor culture.
Name two processes that show positive culture.
Mentorship and collaborative opportunities.