Question

Which of the following is NOT a function of​ culture? A. Culture facilitates commitment to something larger than individual​ self-interest. B. Culture dictates organizational structure and defines the appropriate management style to be used for various levels of employees. C. Culture has a​ boundary-defining role: it creates distinctions between one organization and others. D. It is a​ sense-making and control mechanism that guides and shapes​ employees' attitudes and behavior. E. It conveys a sense of identity for organization members.

Answer 1

Answer:

B.

Explanation:

The term culture is derived from the Latin word 'colere' which means to 'tend, cultivate.'

In sociology, the term refers to the shared values, beliefs, practices, and language of a society. These values and beliefs are learned from the past generation and passed on to the next generation by the present generation.

A culture performs several functions in a society such as defining or creating boundaries between two distinct organization, it creates a sense of identity of the member of a particular organization, it also helps to stabilize the social system.

From the given options, the option that does not define the function of a culture is option B. Thus the correct answer is option B.