Which of the following can act as a common denominator to unite members of a given culture or subculture?
A) mechanistic organizational structure
B) 360-degree appraisals
C) jargons and acronyms that are specific to the organization
D) bureaucratic organizational structure
E) narrow span of control
C
Explanation: C) Many organizations and subunits within them use language to help members identify with the culture, attest to their acceptance of it, and help preserve it. New employees may at first be overwhelmed by acronyms and jargon, that, once assimilated, act as a common denominator to unite members of a given culture or subculture.
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