Question

If you were talking to​ Todd, an average​ person, and asked him what the term culture​ meant, he would reply that it is​ ________.

A. the formal rules of an organization
B. the nature of​ products/services offered by the company
C. a set of operational procedures for the company
D. the shared values and practices of the firm

Answer 1

Answer:

An average person may say that it is A. the formal rules of an organization.

This is because an average person only sees the outer surface and does not analyze the deeper layers of an organization.

However, the correct answer is the D. the shared values and practices of the firm.

Explanation:

Culture is mainly a mindset. Although there various cultural variables such as language, artifacts, body language, gender roles, etc.. eventually it comes down to the shared values and practices of individuals in the firm.