The Ultimate Source of an Organization's Culture Is ________

question 74

Multiple Choice

The ultimate source of an organization's culture is ________.

• A) its top management
• B) its environment
• C) the country in which the organization operates
• D) its founders
• E) the sociocultural backgrounds of its employees

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Definitions:

Self-actualization

Self-actualization is the realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as the highest need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Two-factor Theory

A psychological theory proposed by Herzberg that suggests job satisfaction and dissatisfaction arise from two different sets of factors: motivation and hygiene factors.

Employee Motivation

The amount of enthusiasm, dedication, and innovation employees contribute to their roles in a corporation.

Herzberg

Refers to the two-factor theory by Frederick Herzberg, which posits that certain factors in the workplace result in job satisfaction, while others lead to dissatisfaction, hence differentiating between 'motivators' and 'hygiene factors'.