Culture Resists Change for All of the Following Reasons EXCEPT

question 23

Multiple Choice

Culture resists change for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

• A) it is typically communicated through stories and symbols.
• B) it embodies the basic values in the firm.
• C) it changes so frequently that employees begin to resist further change.
• D) it is often taken for granted.
• E) it involves changing basic assumptions.

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Definitions:

External Locus Of Control

This occurs in people who feel they have no control over the events in their lives.

Content Conflict

Disagreement or dispute that arises over specific issues, facts, or matters at hand in a discussion or negotiation.

Instrumental Values

Values that act as a means to an end, guiding how we achieve our goals and interact with others; they include traits like honesty, self-discipline, and independence.

Long-term Goals

Objectives or aspirations set to be achieved over an extended period, typically over several years or more.