Organizational Culture Serves All of the Following Functions EXCEPT

question 30

Multiple Choice

Organizational culture serves all of the following functions EXCEPT:

• A) provides a sense of identity to members and increases commitment to their work group
• B) provides a way for employees to interpret the meaning of organizational events
• C) reinforces the external discipline of the organization
• D) serves as a behavioral control mechanism for organizational members

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Definitions:

William James

An American philosopher and psychologist, often referred to as the father of American psychology, known for his contributions to functionalism.

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An early American psychologist who became the first woman to serve as President of the American Psychological Association.

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