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This question contains two parts;be sure to answer both.After John's father died,John inherited his successful tire business,Thrifty Tire.John wants to make sure the company's culture,which his father had built for over 40 years,does not get lost but instead remains embedded in the organization.First,summarize 4 of the 12 ways that a particular culture can become embedded in an organization.Then explain how John might use each technique to keep Thrifty Tire's corporate culture strong,with an emphasis on employee development,a family-like atmosphere,and a dedication to offering the best service and the lowest prices.
A particular culture can become embedded in an organization in many ways,12 of which are described in the textbook.Changing organizational culture is essentially a teaching process-that is,a process in which members instruct each other about the organization's preferred values,beliefs,expectations,and behaviors.The process is accomplished by using one or more of the following 12 mechanisms: formal statements;slogans and sayings;rites and rituals;stories,legends,and myths;leader reactions to crises;role modeling,training,and coaching;physical design;rewards,titles,promotions,and bonuses;organizational goals and performance criteria;measurable and controllable activities;organizational structure;and organizational systems and procedures.

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Definitions:

Spanked

The act of striking someone, usually a child, on the buttocks as a form of punishment.

Behavior Change

The modification or transformation of human behavior, typically in a positive or desired direction.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging the subject to associate certain behaviors with certain consequences.

Habitual

Regularly done; based on habit.