"Take This Thing Apart

question 44

Multiple Choice

"Take this thing apart. It is not what the customer asked for." Which of the following roles does this statement fulfill?

• A) Task roles
• B) Self-interest roles
• C) Maintenance roles
• D) Harmonizing roles

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Definitions:

Organization's Culture

The shared values, beliefs, norms, and practices that shape the social and psychological environment of a business or organization.

Hofstede's Dimensions

A framework for cross-cultural communication developed by Geert Hofstede, which identifies six cultural dimensions influencing workplace and societal behaviors.

Individualistic Culture

A culture that emphasizes personal achievements and individual rights over collective goals and community well-being.

Organizational Metaphors

Conceptual frameworks that provide insight into the functioning of organizations by likening them to other entities or phenomena.