What is the purpose of culture in an organization?
a. To provide a perception of what it feels like to work in the organization
b. To provide an organization's response to economic, social, and financial challenges
c. To provide a common bond so that mem-bers know how to relate to one another and show others outside the organization what is valued
d. To provide a small geographical area within the organization where nurses pro-vide care
C
Culture is the set of values, beliefs, and assumptions that are shared by members of an organiza-tion. The purpose of culture is to provide a common bond so that members know how to relate to one another and to show others outside the organization what is valued.
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