Alex has a new idea for a way to cut costs in his department, but he is not willing to share his idea with his boss because the last department head that tried new cost cutting methods was recently fired because the new methods could not achieve expected results. Based on the example, how can Alex's company improve the culture to create innovation?
A) flatten the organizational structure
B) reward both successes and failures
C) increase the resources in Alex's department
D) encourage communication between various departments
E) conduct team building activities

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In order to create an innovative culture, it is important to reward both successes and failures. This encourages employees to take risks and share their ideas without fear of repercussion. In this scenario, Alex is hesitant to share his idea because of the consequences faced by the previous department head. If the company adopts a culture that rewards both successes and failures, employees will be more willing to share new ideas and take risks.

Alex Has a New Idea for a Way to Cut