The marketing department in an organization may develop different customs than the accounting department across the hall. What term best describes how the two departments can be a part of the same organization but have different customs?
A) organization subtheory
B) organizational culture
C) organizational subculture
D) organizational strategy
E) organizational knowledge

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Organizational subculture refers to the customs, behaviors, and values that are specific to a particular department or functional area within an organization. In this scenario, the marketing department and accounting department may have developed differing subcultures within the larger organizational culture.

The Marketing Department in an Organization May Develop Different Customs