Question

question 7

_______ refers to how the organization meets goals and deals with outsiders.

• internal adaptation
• culture strength
• internal integration
• external adaptation

Explanation:

Analyze the core definition

The question asks to identify the term that refers to how an organization meets goals and deals with outsiders. In organizational theory, particularly Edgar Schein's model of organizational culture, culture serves two primary functions: external adaptation and internal integration.

Compare the functions of culture

• External adaptation is about how the organization meets goals, deals with outsiders, adapts to the external environment, and survives in the marketplace.
• Internal integration (which is one of your mastered concepts, Internal Integration) refers to how the organization builds collective identity and establishes methods for members to work together effectively.

Evaluate the options

• "Internal adaptation" is not a standard term used for this definition.
• "Culture strength" refers to the degree of agreement among organizational members about the importance of specific values.
• Internal Integration refers to the internal bonding and working relationships.
• "External adaptation" perfectly matches the definition of meeting goals and dealing with outsiders.

Answer:

• Internal adaptation
• Culture strength
• Internal integration
• External adaptation (Correct answer)