Thinking of the cultural web (Johnson and Scholes), which of the following refers to the idea that past events will be recurringly discussed and kept alive by current employees telling newcomers, reinforcing certain aspects of culture?

Thinking of the cultural web (Johnson and Scholes), which of the following refers to the idea that past events will be recurringly discussed and kept alive by current employees telling newcomers, reinforcing certain aspects of culture?
A . Rituals
B . Stories
C . Power structures
D . Organisational structures

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Answer: C

Explanation:

An easy one. ‘telling’ in the QUESTION surely gives the game away.

Stories are increasingly seen as being powerful within organisations, with many Chief Executives now receiving coaching on story-telling.