Fill in the blank. Organizational culture refers to a company’s _____.

• stock price and capital

• values and personality

• income and expenditures

• logo and slogan

A project manager can learn about an organization’s culture in which of the following ways? Select all that apply.

• Observe employees within the organization.

• Survey employees on how their personal histories might impact their work.

• Ask management questions to better understand what they expect.

• Ask employees about workplace rituals and traditions.

What are three reasons that it is important for project managers to understand a company’s organizational culture?

• It can help them set an accurate budget.

• It can affect many aspects of their projects.

• It can help them avoid bumps in the road when their projects disrupt the status quo.

• It can help them determine if they want to accept a position with the company.

Imagine you are interviewing for a project manager role at a local start-up. You are very interested in the work the organization is doing, but you want to find out more about their culture to make sure the position is a good fit. How could you find out more about the organization’s culture? Select all that apply.

• You could ask current employees about their experiences at the company.

• You could ask your interviewer questions about the organization’s atmosphere, policies, processes, and stories.

• You could ask current employees about their employment history at other companies.

• You could ask the HR department about the proposed salary for the role.