The core values,beliefs,and norms that are widely shared by members of an organization are known as
A) the strategic plan.
B) the mission statement.
C) organizational culture.
D) organizational climate.
E) the prevailing atmosphere.

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The core values, beliefs, and norms that are widely shared by members of an organization are known as organizational culture. Choice A, the strategic plan, is a specific plan for achieving organizational goals and not the same as culture. Choice B, the mission statement is a brief statement of an organization's purpose and reason for existing, which is different from culture. Choice D, organizational climate, refers to the perceptions, attitudes, and feelings of employees about the work environment, which is different from culture. Choice E, the prevailing atmosphere, is a vague term that may or may not refer to culture specifically.

The Core Values,beliefs,and Norms That Are Widely Shared by Members