Which of These Statements About Organizational Stories Is True

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about organizational stories is true?

• A) Organizational stories are after all stories; and most employees have a hard time believing in them.
• B) Stories communicate organizational culture if they describe positive events, whereas they undermine organizational culture if they describe negative events.
• C) Organizational stories are descriptive, but not prescriptive.
• D) Stories are most effective at communicating corporate culture when they describe real events with real people.
• E) Organizational stories advise people what not to do, but leave out the solutions and suggestions.

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Definitions:

Individual Rights

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Utilitarian Outcomes

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Moss Kanter

Rosabeth Moss Kanter is a professor at Harvard Business School, known for her research in strategy, innovation, and leadership for change.

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