Dahlia Works for a Large Company in the Petroleum Industry

question 45

Multiple Choice

Dahlia works for a large company in the petroleum industry. It is a centralized organization with many levels of authority. What best describes the company's organizational culture?

• A)Managing by exception is a common practice.
• B)Innovation is a priority.
• C)Emphasis is placed on obeying authority.
• D)Employees may have too much decision-making responsibility.
• E)Flexibility is valued.

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