Marie is the department manager at Verve, Inc. She has been working in the position for five years. Marie starts every Monday morning with a 60-minute department meeting where each member in the department gets five minutes to report progress; share stories of success and failure; and seek general input, advice, and information. Jeremy is responsible for sharing an anecdote, an account, or a legend about the company for every first Monday of the month to keep everyone reminded of where they work and what is important. Marie has created the workplace for her department in a totally open forum. There are no walls or cubicles, and everyone-including Marie-is in one open room. Marie has created a skull with a victory flag on its forehead as her department's corporate logo representing the "victory or die trying" motto for her group. The group has succeeded in achieving some exceptional results in the past two years. What Marie does every Monday morning can be described as a(n):

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Marie's Monday morning meeting is a ritual, a regularly repeated activity that has meaning for the group. This meeting serves to update everyone on the department's progress and status, as well as to foster an open forum for sharing ideas and seeking advice. Jeremy's monthly anecdote also serves to reinforce the department's values and goals, making it a part of the group's ritual practices. The skull with a victory flag serves as a symbol for the department's motto, "victory or die trying," reinforcing the group's identity and values.

Marie Is the Department Manager at Verve, Inc