Rebecca Is from a Poor Home and Dreams of Becoming

question 62

Multiple Choice

Rebecca is from a poor home and dreams of becoming a doctor.She has excellent grades but has nowhere near the money required for eight years or more of university.She works part-time at a restaurant but decides to supplement her income by selling drugs to her co-workers as well.In strain theory terms,what is Rebecca?

• A) a ritualist
• B) an innovator
• C) a retreatist
• D) a rebel

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Definitions:

Organizational Culture

A pattern of shared norms, rules, values, and beliefs that guide the attitudes and behaviors of its employees.

Norms

The informal rules of a team’s behavior that govern the team.

Values

Core principles or standards of behavior that are considered important by an individual or group in terms of guiding their actions and judgments.

Artifacts

Tangible or visible elements in an organization's culture, such as its language, symbols, stories, rituals, and physical setup, which serve as expressions of its values and norms.