One of the First Steps One Should Take Before a Merger

question 171

Multiple Choice

One of the first steps one should take before a merger in order to minimize cultural clashes is to:

• A)significantly reduce the strength of the culture in both organizations.
• B)conduct a bicultural audit.
• C)significantly increase the strength of the culture in both organizations.
• D)replace the chief executives in both organizations before merger negotiations begin.
• E)conduct a bicultural audit AND significantly reduce the strength of the culture in both organizations.

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Definitions:

Communication Culture

The set of shared values, beliefs, and practices regarding how communication is understood and executed within an organization.

Organizational Stories

Narratives shared within an organization that convey values, norms, and practices, playing a key role in shaping organizational culture.

Themes

Central ideas or underlying subjects that are prevalent or recurrent within a particular context or work.

Organizational Stories

Narratives shared within a company that capture significant events or milestones, and contribute to the organizational culture by encapsulating values, norms, and beliefs.