The Observable Symbols and Signs of an Organization's Values and Assumptions

question 30

Multiple Choice

The observable symbols and signs of an organization's values and assumptions are called:

• A)organizational culture
• B)organizational signposts
• C)mental models
• D)artifacts
• E)values

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Definitions:

Variable Factors

inputs in production that can be adjusted in the short term, such as labor and raw materials, contrasted with fixed factors like machinery.

Production Function

An equation or graph showing how output changes with variations in input factors, holding all else constant.

Decreasing Marginal

In economics, a situation where each additional unit of input results in a smaller increase in output compared to previous units.

Increasing Returns

A situation in production where an increase in the amount of inputs results in a disproportionately larger increase in output.