Organizational culture is too abstract a concept for front line workers to understand so rather than try to alter or repair a culture, organizations should try to build the desired culture by hiring those who already subscribe to the desired cultural values and assumptions. Do you agree with this proposition? Disagree? Why or Why not? Support your commentary with reference to the readings or other learning materials.

Organizational culture is too abstract a concept for front line workers to understand so rather than try to alter or repair a culture, organizations should try to build the desired culture by hiring those who already subscribe to the desired cultural values and assumptions. Do you agree with this proposition? Disagree? Why or Why not? Support your commentary with reference to the readings or other learning materials.

Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305502215

Author:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Publisher:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Chapter2: The Environment And Corporate Culture

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2AL

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