Which of the Following Shows Founder Imprinting

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following shows founder imprinting?

• A) A company's founder defines and shapes her organization; the founder dies; the influence of the founder on the organization's culture persists for decades.
• B) A company's founder defines and shapes her organization; the founder dies; the influence of the founder on the organization's culture changes after a few years.
• C) A company's founder strongly influences her organization; the founder sells the company; the organization's culture changes despite resistance from some employees.
• D) A company's founder strongly influences her organization; the founder sells the company; the organization's culture changes after it is sold again in five years.

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