Which of the following statements about organizational culture is true?
A)Corporate mission statements are always a true expression of a firm's culture.
B)Who is hired and fired and why indicate the firm's real values and are a clue to the culture.
C)A firm with a strong culture will have different people holding different values.
D)A culture that was advantageous in a prior era continues to be so in a new environment.
E)It is not necessary to consider culture when considering a merger.

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The statement "Who is hired and fired and why indicate the firm's real values and are a clue to the culture" is true because a company's actions reveal its true values, rather than its mission statement or other public-facing materials. A company's culture is reflected in its behavior and decisions, including who it chooses to hire and who it chooses to let go.

Which of the Following Statements About Organizational Culture Is True