PRC-3 · Chapter 3 · Question 11 of 70
How is 'Organizational Culture' most accurately defined in a business context?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) The deeply shared values, beliefs, attitudes, and unwritten norms that shape how employees behave and interact
Explanation
Organizational culture is often described as 'the way we do things around here'—the collective values, beliefs, and practices shared by members of an organization.
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