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Explain why organizational cultures tend to be relatively stable over time. Is there any relationship between organizational culture and organizational structure? Explain.

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Explain why organizational cultures tend to be relatively stable over time.

These cultures are created from a core set of values missions' statement and visions of the organization. These are in turn taught to all employees. The constant reinforcement of these core values will in turn lead to the greater success of the organization. This lead to the stability of the organization both internally and externally with the employee's ability to compete ...

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