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What led to the prominence of the notion of organizational culture in the management literature?
What led to the prominence of the notion of organizational culture in the management literature?
- A reaction to models of organizations seen as 'over-rational' or 'over-mechanical' (correct)
- Sociological studies on organizational behavior
- The need for better communication tools
- Increased interest in national culture
What have many large organizations invested in since the 1980s in response to the management literature?
What have many large organizations invested in since the 1980s in response to the management literature?
- Investigating and trying to improve their internal culture (correct)
- Expanding their global operations
- Developing advanced technology systems
- Acquiring smaller companies
What has been a central concern of the initiatives related to investigating and improving organizational culture?
What has been a central concern of the initiatives related to investigating and improving organizational culture?
- Communication (correct)
- Product development
- Legal compliance
- Financial management
When did the notion of organizational culture become prominent in the management literature?
When did the notion of organizational culture become prominent in the management literature?
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What concept did the management literature react to when the notion of organizational culture became prominent?
What concept did the management literature react to when the notion of organizational culture became prominent?
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