In Order to Help Employees Understand the Way Things Are

question 90

Multiple Choice

In order to help employees understand the way things are done in her organization, Sally recounts the narrative about how her father started the company in his garage and built it into the company it is today. This is an example of ______.

• A) rituals
• B) stories
• C) symbols
• D) language

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Definitions:

Organizational Culture

The collective values, beliefs, and principles of organizational members that shape their behavior and practices.

Socialization

Socialization is the process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills appropriate to their social positions.

Socialization Steps

The stages through which individuals learn and adapt to the norms, values, and behaviors of a society or group.

Strong Cultures

A term that denotes a cohesive organizational culture where core values are intensely held and widely shared among members, enhancing unity.