Which of the Following Statements About Shared Meanings in Organizations

question 153

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about shared meanings in organizations is NOT correct?

• A) What you see as an outside observer may or may not be what organizational members see.
• B) Through interaction with one another, and as reinforced by the rest of the organization, workers may infuse a larger shared meaning - or sense of broader purpose - into their tasks.
• C) Organizational members refrain from linking their actions to values and unstated assumptions.
• D) Organizational culture is a "shared" set of meanings and perceptions.
• E) In most firms employees create and learn a deeper aspect of their culture.

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Definitions:

Sources of Conflicts

The origins or causes of disputes and disagreements, which may range from individual differences to structural inequalities.

Cognitive Biases

Consistent departures from the norm or logical thinking in decision-making, leading to conclusions about individuals and contexts being made irrationally.

Frames in Negotiations

The subjective perspectives or interpretations individuals or groups use to understand and approach negotiation situations.

Winner's Curse

A situation in auctions or negotiations where the winner ends up overpaying or values the outcome more than its true worth.