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In Schein's model of culture, which level consists of the deeply held, often unconscious assumptions that members take for granted?
Basic underlying assumptions are the deepest level of Schein's model. They are unconscious, taken-for-granted beliefs that members rarely question. Artefacts are visible surface features and espoused values are stated beliefs, so neither describes the deeply held assumptions behind behaviour.
- AArtefacts
- BEspoused values
- CBasic underlying assumptionsCorrect
- DVisible symbols
Explanation
Schein describes three levels: artefacts (visible), espoused values (stated beliefs) and basic underlying assumptions (unconscious, taken for granted). The deepest level is basic underlying assumptions. Artefacts and symbols are the visible surface and are easy to observe.
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