A Mace Is Commonly Used at a University or College

question 86

Multiple Choice

A mace is commonly used at a university or college convocation ceremony. The mace was originally a weapon, then became the symbol of government, and now has become the symbol of authority of the institution to grant diplomas or degrees. In terms of organizational culture, the mace is an example of a(n) ____________ .

• A) visible artifact
• B) iconic representation
• C) organizational metaphor
• D) organizational allegory
• E) imbued legend

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Definitions:

Decentralized Units

Units or divisions of a larger organization that operate semi-independently, often with their own decision-making powers.

Investment Center

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Profit Center

A segment or area of a business that is directly responsible for generating profit through its operations and is assessed based on its profitability.

Investment Turnover

A measure of a company's efficiency in using its assets to generate sales or revenue, calculated as sales divided by average assets.