Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of an Adaptive

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of an adaptive corporate culture?

• A) Employees hold a common mental model that the organization's success depends on their personal wellbeing.
• B) Employees believe that it is both necessary and inevitable to keep pace with a changing external environment.
• C) Employees wait for opportunities to arrive.
• D) Employees tend to take the view that any activity beyond their job description is not their job.
• E) All of these are characteristic of adaptive cultures.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological state that occurs when an individual holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time, often leading to discomfort and a drive to reduce the inconsistency.

Social Pressure

The influence that is exerted by society or a social group on an individual, encouraging conformity to social norms or expectations.

Mass Killing

The intentional and indiscriminate murder of a large number of people by individuals, groups, or state agents.

Publicized Celebrity Suicide

A widely broadcasted event of a famous individual taking their own life, often leading to increased public awareness and discussion on mental health.