At Microsoft, Employees Use Special Terminology, Abbreviations, Jargon, Slang, and Gestures

At Microsoft, employees use special terminology, abbreviations, jargon, slang, and gestures that are almost unintelligible to outsiders, but are used inside the organization to convey a sense of belonging or community. This practice is an example of the use of

A) language systems and metaphors.
B) stories, sagas, and myths.
C) rituals and ceremonies.
D) structure and hierarchy.
E) artifacts and customs.