Which of the Following Is NOT an Element of Ott's

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an element of Ott's notion of organizational culture?

• A) Organizational culture is made up of such things as values, beliefs, assumptions, perceptions, behavioral norms, artifacts, and patterns of behavior
• B) Organizational culture has a process of formally approving or prohibiting behaviors
• C) Organizational culture is a socially constructed, unseen, and unobservable force behind organizational activities
• D) Organizational culture is a unifying theme that provides meaning, direction, and mobilization for organization members

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Definitions:

Allowance Method

An accounting technique that estimates and prepares for the amount of bad debts customers might not pay.

Direct Write-Off Method

The method of accounting for uncollectible accounts that recognizes the expense only when accounts are judged to be worthless.

Uncollectible Accounts

Funds that a company is unable to collect from its debtors, leading to recognition as a loss.

Direct Write-Off Method

A bookkeeping approach where bad debts are immediately expensed against earnings when they are considered irrecoverable.