________ Help Anchor the Present in the Past, Provide Explanations

question 41

Multiple Choice

________ help anchor the present in the past, provide explanations and legitimacy for current practices, exemplify what is important to the organization, and provide compelling pictures of an organization's goals.

• A) Rituals
• B) Symbols
• C) Stories
• D) Artifacts

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Definitions:

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities related to acquiring, processing, storing, and retrieving information, such as memory, perception, and problem-solving.

Relativistic Thinking

A stage of cognitive development in which individuals understand that knowledge is relative and dependent on the perspective from which it is viewed.

Dualistic Thinking

A cognitive approach where an individual tends to see situations and issues in black-and-white terms, without recognizing the complexities or grey areas.

Cultural Background

The environment, traditions, customs, and beliefs that a person is raised in or identifies with.