When the Culture They Observe Contradicts the Culture Formally Espoused

question 105

Multiple Choice

When the culture they observe contradicts the culture formally espoused in corporate pamphlets, new employees come to accept

• A) a mixture of the two.
• B) the pamphlets, unless they prefer the observed culture.
• C) the pamphlets, unless they're really badly written.
• D) the actual cultural values rather than those formally espoused.
• E) the actual cultural values rather than those formally espoused, unless the pamphlets are particularly convincing.

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Definitions:

Friendship Patterns

The habitual ways in which friendships form, are maintained, and evolve over time, influenced by individual and social factors.

Graduate Students

Individuals who have completed a bachelor's degree and are pursuing advanced degree programs such as master's or doctoral degrees.

Romantic Feelings

Emotions associated with love, attachment, and affection towards a partner.

Neighborhood

A specific geographic area, often within a larger city or town, marked by a distinctive community or character.