In Which of the Following Examples Is the Use of Organizational

question 69

Multiple Choice

In which of the following examples is the use of organizational language as a cultural artifact most evident?

• A) Lee Iacocca's efforts to save Chrysler Corporation from bankruptcy
• B) Henry Ford's famous line: "Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is black."
• C) Prudential Life Insurance Company's use of the Rock of Gibraltar as a symbol of the company's dependability, strength, and unchanging commitment to customers
• D) Google's popular slogan: "Don't be evil."
• E) Mary Kay Cosmetics' annual sales celebrations for employees

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Definitions:

Budgeting Purposes

The process of creating a plan to spend your money, outlining an organization's financial and operational goals.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not change with the level of output produced, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Variable Cost

A cost that changes in proportion to the level of activity or volume of output.

Wages And Salaries

Compensation paid to employees for their labor, with wages typically being hourly rates and salaries being fixed annual amounts.