Compare and Contrast Espoused Values with Enacted Values

question 95

Essay

Compare and contrast espoused values with enacted values. According to organizational culture theory, how is the correspondence between these two types of values tied to the culture of an organization?

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Definitions:

Decentralized Firms

Decentralized Firms are organizations that distribute decision-making powers and operational activities across various levels and departments rather than centralizing control in a single location or group.

Centralized Organizations

Organizations where decision-making authority is concentrated at the top levels of management.