Eriq and Steven, Owners of Happy Times Ice Cream Shoppe

question 91

Multiple Choice

Eriq and Steven, owners of Happy Times Ice Cream Shoppe, do not have a formal policy about dress code and work procedures because they see their company as a family place that provides enjoyable work. Eriq and Steven believe that if you treat employees like family, the company will do well and grow. ________ are the core beliefs that represent the core values of Happy Times Ice Cream Shoppe's culture.

• A) A code of ethics
• B) Basic assumptions
• C) Espoused values
• D) Rites and rituals
• E) Observable artifacts

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Definitions:

Invitation

A written or verbal request to someone to go somewhere or to do something.

Submit Bids

The process of offering a specified price for goods or services, especially in the context of auctions or competitive tenders.

Reasonable Period

An amount of time which is fairly appropriate under the circumstances, often subject to interpretation based on the specific context.

Exact Period

A specific timeframe during which certain actions are to take place or conditions must be met.