The Ultimate Source of an Organization's Culture Is ________

question 74

Multiple Choice

The ultimate source of an organization's culture is ________.

• A) its top management
• B) its environment
• C) the country in which the organization operates
• D) its founders
• E) the sociocultural backgrounds of its employees

Understand the basic components and functions of information systems.

Differentiate between data, information, and knowledge.

Recognize the significance of context in interpreting data.

Identify the role of information systems in organizations.

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Definitions:

Yea-Sayers

Individuals who tend to agree with or affirm propositions without significant criticism or skepticism, often to maintain harmony or avoid conflict.

Sensory Information

Data received by the senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell) that is then processed by the brain.

Brain Organizes

The process by which the brain structures and arranges information and sensory inputs to make sense of the world.

Sensory Nerves

Nerves that transmit sensory information from the body's periphery towards the central nervous system, allowing for the perception of stimuli.