Which of the Following Statements Is True About Organizational Culture

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about organizational culture?

• A) The concept of organizational or corporate culture was popularized in the early 1930s.
• B) A company's organizational culture is determined by management.
• C) The focus on organizational culture by management consultants and theorists has drastically decreased over time.
• D) The official organizational culture of a company is exactly the same as its actual organizational culture.
• E) Organizational culture refers to an organization's customary, but often unstated, ways of perceiving and doing things.

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Definitions:

Be Flexible

Indicates the capacity to adapt to changes and challenges effectively.

Be Tolerant

Refers to showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one may not necessarily agree with.

Individualists

Persons who prioritize personal goals and independence over group goals, often highlighting the importance of self-reliance and individual rights.

Valuing Freedom

The appreciation or prioritization of autonomy and the right to make one's own choices without undue restriction.