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WGU Organizational Behaviors and Leadership Exam - Topic 3 Question 3 Discussion

Actual exam question for WGU's Organizational Behaviors and Leadership exam
Question #: 3
Topic #: 3
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What is one of the six primary characteristics that define an organization's culture?

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Aggressiveness is one of the six primary characteristics that define an organization's culture. It refers to the degree to which employees are aggressive and competitive rather than easygoing. This characteristic influences how organizational goals are pursued and how competitive the organization is within its industry.


Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2017). Organizational Behavior (17th ed.). Pearson.

Cameron, K. S., & Quinn, R. E. (2011). Diagnosing and Changing Organizational Culture: Based on the Competing Values Framework (3rd ed.). Jossey-Bass.

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Pauline
18 days ago
Totally agree, adaptability keeps a company relevant!
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Horace
23 days ago
I think adaptability is key for any organization.
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Norah
1 month ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think adaptability was highlighted as important for a strong culture.
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Marion
2 months ago
Aggressiveness sounds familiar, but I feel like it might be more about leadership style rather than culture itself.
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Jaime
2 months ago
I remember discussing market orientation in relation to culture, but I can't recall if it was one of the six primary characteristics.
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Sherell
2 months ago
I think one of the characteristics is adaptability, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the right term they used in class.
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