Question

Which of the following statements about culture change is false? Multiple Choice Managers should use a structured approach to changing cultures. To change culture, start by targeting artifacts, espoused values, and basic assumptions. Leaders are the architects/developers of organizational culture. Managers should consider how the current culture aligns with vision and strategy. Culture change should only be attempted when organizational survival is threatened.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "E": Culture change should only be attempted when organizational survival is threatened.

Explanation:

Corporate culture change must be carried out periodically to adjust the values and procedures characteristics of the organization with the environment it is surrounded by. It is not an easy task since employees need to unlearn their previous methods of working so that a new one can be performed. Changing a company's culture represents:

• Determining the firm's values.
• Aligning the future corporate culture with the firm's strategy.
• Linking the culture with the company's brand.
• Constantly measure the efficiency of the culture.

Thus, corporate culture should not be changed only in front of threats.

Answer 2

Answer: Culture change should only be attempted when organizational survival is threatened

Explanation:

Culture change is defined as a public policy where emphasis influences the cultural capital on an individual and community behavior, it is also known as restructuring the cultural view of the community. Cultural change should not only be emphasized when there is a threat to the organization but rather from time to time should be reviewed.