Organization ritualism refers to the

A. norms and practices that an organization uses to socialize members.
B. fact that formal organizations have written rules.
C. way that rules in an organization are followed even if they do not serve their original purpose.
D. way in which the informal structure of a formal organization is able to subvert the organizations goals.


Answer: C

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