Why Is It That Organizations Do NOT Typically Come Face-To-Face

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why is it that organizations do NOT typically come face-to-face with the power of culture until they try to implement new strategies or programs that go against basic cultural norms and values?

• A) Culture is usually written and when a change is attempted written cultural policies create obstacles to change.
• B) Culture provides members with a sense of self and members rely on this sense and are therefore resistant to change.
• C) Culture generates commitment to improving market share and a change that alters culture leads to reduced revenues.
• D) Culture generally goes unnoticed until a change is made and the power becomes noticeable.

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