Question

Organizational culture is observable through the artifacts that make

up the company itself. ​ Artifacts, consequently, are strong indicators of how people interact with one another. Which of the following examples shared in class best captured an organizational culture of power and​ control?


A.
surfboards at Patagonia
B.
cargo nets at PNC Bank
C.
napping pods at Google
D.
glass stairwells at Enron

Answer 1

Answer: The most correct answer is option B. CARGO NET AT PNC BANK.

Explanation: Organizational culture is the value and behavior, which distinguish an organization from another, it represents the norms of the organization.

Artifacts is one of the division of organizational culture, which are the obvious layout of the organization, it describes the dress code, furniture, building fashion, attractive designs, which has a significant meaning to the business of the organization. It is the part of organizational culture that is visible to customers, and makes the organization structure unique.

Cargo net at PNC bank is the best option to describe artifacts, because it is a very unique design, which can easily be notice by any visiting customer, due to its uniqueness. This net is unique because every visiting customer will want to view it and know why a cargo net that is not meant to be used in a bank is there. It also tells a story of how strong the bank can secure your assets.