Which of the following is an example of a corporate ritual?
A) Joe and Ed swap stories about the company's history and past heroes who have made significant contributions to the company.
B) Company executives use company-specific jargon or slogans intended to inspire other employees to perform better.
C) Every customer who buys a new car at Eby Ford and Lincoln rings a gong and is rewarded with applause from the entire sales staff.
D) In the reception lobby is an assortment of material artifacts such as trade magazines, industry awards, photos of the employees-of-the-month, and samples of products.

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Every customer ringing a gong and being applauded by the entire sales staff is a specific and repeated action that can be considered a corporate ritual. A and B describe cultural elements of the company, but they don't necessarily involve a specific repeated action. D describes material artifacts, but doesn't involve a shared action.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Corporate