Question

according to scandura (2021), which one of the following statements regarding rituals is true?
○ they reinforce the motivation of an organization.
○ rituals should be fancy or expensive to provide meaning for organizational culture.
○ they provide an intangible method for employees to feel the values.
○ many organizations hold corporate dinners where top employees are rewarded for their contributions.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option based on organizational behavior/management (a subfield of Business or Social Science, here Business - Management is relevant).

• Option 1: Rituals in organizations (like recognition rituals) do reinforce organizational motivation by aligning employees with goals and values.
• Option 2: Rituals don’t need to be fancy/expensive; simple ones can also carry cultural meaning.
• Option 3: Rituals are tangible (e.g., ceremonies, dinners) or symbolic but the “intangible method” description is inaccurate as they often have visible elements.
• Option 4: Corporate dinners rewarding top employees is an example (not a general truth about rituals’ nature, just an instance). So the correct statement about rituals’ role (reinforcing motivation) is the first option.

Answer:

They reinforce the motivation of an organization.