Corporate or Organizational Culture Is the Set of Values, Beliefs

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Essay

Corporate or organizational culture is the set of values, beliefs, understandings, and norms shared by those who are its members. It guides how people within the organization interact with one another, and how the organization interacts with the external environment. Organizations will often use symbols, stories, slogans, heroes, and ceremonies as expressions of their corporate culture. Select five well-known corporate slogans and symbols. For each, interpret what belief or value you think the company is trying to convey with the slogan and symbol. Then rewrite the slogan to show how you really feel about the company or its product.

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Definitions:

Deontological Ethical Theories

Ethical theories that place emphasis on adherence to duties and rules as the basis of moral actions.

Actions

Legal proceedings taken in a court or the steps taken in the execution of a legal right.

Decisions

Conclusions or resolutions reached after consideration, often referring to the outcomes of deliberations in legal, personal, or organizational contexts.

Ethically

In a manner consistent with moral principles and standards of conduct.