Chapter 9, Problem 11LOC

Summary Introduction

To Determine:

The option that is a characteristic of organizational cultures that emphasize on an open communication.

Introduction:

Organizational culture is the set of values, norms, customs and behavior that is penetrated in an organization that contributes to the unique social and psychological environment. Open communication is the open flow of information between people, which is managers should be able to communicate with employees and employees should be able to communicate with managers. In a culture that emphasizes open communication, managers will encourage employees to approach them with both good news and bad news, and maintain an open communication flow at all times.