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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