Which of the following statements about organizational culture is TRUE?
A) Corporate mission statements are always a true expression of culture.
B) Who is hired and fired and why indicate the firm's real value and are a clue to the culture.
C) A strong culture is a flexible culture so it can adapt quickly to environmental changes.
D) The competing values model of culture includes the "individual" type of culture.
E) It is unnecessary to consider culture when considering a merger.

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For diagnosing a culture, status symbols can give you a feel for how rigid the hierarchy is and for the nature of relationships between lower and higher levels. Who is hired and fired, and why, and the activities that are rewarded indicate the firm's real values.

Which of the Following Statements About Organizational Culture Is TRUE