Organizational Stories Are Most Effective at Communicating Organizational Culture

question 63

Multiple Choice

Organizational stories are most effective at communicating organizational culture

• A)when they are true and descriptive rather than prescriptive.
• B)when they describe real people, are assumed to be true, and are known by employees throughout the organizations.
• C)never; organizational stories always overinflate the organization's true culture.
• D)when they are known by all stakeholders.
• E)only when they are told by senior executives to the public.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Perspective

An approach in psychology that emphasizes internal mental processes, including how people perceive, think, and solve problems.

Experiences

Events or occurrences that leave an impression on someone, contributing to their knowledge, opinions, or skills.

Interpretations

The act of explaining or understanding the meaning of something, such as a piece of literature, a behavior, or an event.

Perspectives

Different ways of viewing or thinking about something, influenced by individual experiences, beliefs, and biases.