Rituals are programmed routines that are recognized and celebrated by members of the organization. These routines help to dramatize and reinforce the organization's culture, values, and beliefs. These rituals can be daily, weekly, or annual events that are celebrated by members of the organization. Examples include regular meetings, award ceremonies, and holiday celebrations. These rituals help to build and maintain the shared culture of the organization.

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Rituals Are

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Rituals are

A) games that people play to defy the dominant culture and, instead, support countercultural beliefs and values.
B) programmed routines of daily organizational life that dramatize the organization's culture.
C) events that suggest the organization's culture is about to change.
D) deliberate attempts to communicate the corporate culture to new employees.
E) physical structures that convey the dominant values of an organization's culture.

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