Which of These Statements About the Strength of Organizational Culture

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about the strength of organizational culture and organizational performance is TRUE?

• A)Organizations with stronger cultures perform poorly if they have subcultures.
• B)Organizations with stronger cultures tend to perform better than those with weak cultures when that organization's culture content is aligned with its external environment.
• C)There is no relationship between an organization's cultural strength and its performance.
• D)Organizations with stronger cultures tend to perform better only when they acquire other organizations with distinct cultures.
• E)Organizations with stronger cultures almost always perform poorly compared to those with weak cultures.

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Definitions:

Attenuation Theory

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Conscious Awareness

The state of being mentally awake and having an active sense of self, environment, and thoughts.

Modulate Your Attention

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Attentional Resources

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