Which of these statements about the strength of organizational culture and organizational performance is TRUE?

A) Organizations with stronger cultures tend to perform better than those with weak cultures when the culture content fits the external environment.
B) There is no relationship between an organization's cultural strength and its performance.
C) Organizations with stronger cultures tend to perform better only when they acquire other organizations with distinct cultures.
D) Organizations with stronger cultures almost always perform poorly compared to those with weak cultures.
E) Organizations with stronger cultures perform poorly if they have subcultures.

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Sarah Maddry · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Research has shown that organizations with stronger cultures tend to perform better than those with weak cultures, but only if the culture content is aligned with the external environment. In other words, the culture must fit the organization's strategy and the demands of the environment for it to have a positive impact on performance. This suggests that the strength and content of the culture are important factors to consider when evaluating organizational performance.

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