PRC-3 · Chapter 3 · Question 18 of 70
A law firm consists entirely of independent senior partners who occasionally share office space and administrative staff but operate autonomously. The organization exists solely to serve the individuals within it. This is a:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Person culture
Explanation
In a Person Culture, the individual is the central point. The organization exists merely as a supportive framework for the individuals to achieve their own goals (common among consultants, lawyers, and elite professionals).
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