Which of the following is a characteristic of an organization with a strong culture?
A) management strives to delink shared values from behaviors as much as possible
B) culture conveys consistent messages about what is important to the organization
C) the core set of organizational values is zealously guarded by the management
D) emphasis is laid on the future of the organization, rather than acquainting employees with company history or past heroes

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A strong culture is defined as a shared set of values, beliefs, behaviors, and artifacts that the members of the organization believe in and follow consistently. Therefore, a characteristic of an organization with a strong culture is that it conveys consistent messages about what is important to the organization. Option A is incorrect because strong cultures strive to align shared values with behaviors as much as possible. Option C is incorrect because while the core set of organizational values is important, they are not zealously guarded as they are shared and promoted to all members. Option D is incorrect because a strong culture also emphasizes the history of the organization and its past heroes as a way of reinforcing its values and beliefs.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of an Organization