The symbolic perspective of an organization:
A) focuses on different groups' roles and responsibilities to meet the goals and policies set by top management.
B) views the organization as coalitions composed of varied individuals and interest groups.
C) focuses on providing harmony between the needs of the organization and the needs of people.
D) focuses on the meanings of the culture, language, traditions, and image of the organization.

Question

The symbolic perspective of an organization:
A) focuses on different groups' roles and responsibilities to meet the goals and policies set by top management.
B) views the organization as coalitions composed of varied individuals and interest groups.
C) focuses on providing harmony between the needs of the organization and the needs of people.
D) focuses on the meanings of the culture, language, traditions, and image of the organization.

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The symbolic frame focuses on symbols and meanings. In this frame, the most important aspect of any event in an organization is not what actually happened, but what it means.

The Symbolic Perspective of an Organization