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What is the main focus of prescriptive approaches to culture?
What is the main focus of prescriptive approaches to culture?
- Exploring emerging cultural entities
- Explaining what is wrong with organizations
- Celebrating cultural values
- Identifying values of successful organizations (correct)
According to Deal and Kennedy, what is one element of a 'strong culture' in a company?
According to Deal and Kennedy, what is one element of a 'strong culture' in a company?
- Cultural network for communication (correct)
- Employees' personal beliefs
- Marketing strategies
- Physical office space
How do prescriptive approaches differ from descriptive approaches to culture?
How do prescriptive approaches differ from descriptive approaches to culture?
- Prescriptive approaches study emerging cultural entities, while descriptive approaches focus on organizational performance.
- Prescriptive approaches aim to explain existing cultures, while descriptive approach focus on solutions.
- Prescriptive approaches analyze rituals and ceremonies, while descriptive approaches focus on individual performance.
- Prescriptive approaches identify values for success, while descriptive approach study emergent entities. (correct)
What do 'heroes' represent in Deal and Kennedy's strong culture model?
What do 'heroes' represent in Deal and Kennedy's strong culture model?
In the context of Deal and Kennedy's 'strong cultures', what do 'rites and rituals' refer to?
In the context of Deal and Kennedy's 'strong cultures', what do 'rites and rituals' refer to?
'Heroes' in the context of organizational culture are individuals who __________.
'Heroes' in the context of organizational culture are individuals who __________.
What is a key aspect of a company having a 'strong culture'?
What is a key aspect of a company having a 'strong culture'?
'Prescriptive approaches to culture attempt to __________.'
'Prescriptive approaches to culture attempt to __________.'
'Rites and rituals' in organizational culture refer to __________.
'Rites and rituals' in organizational culture refer to __________.
'Strong cultures' in companies emphasize __________.
'Strong cultures' in companies emphasize __________.
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