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In Schein's model of culture, which level consists of the unconscious, taken-for-granted beliefs that members rarely question?
Basic underlying assumptions are the deepest level in Schein's model. They are unconscious, taken-for-granted beliefs that members rarely question. Artefacts are the visible surface features, and espoused values are the stated goals and philosophies that sit between the two.
- AArtefacts
- BBasic underlying assumptionsCorrect
- CEspoused values
Explanation
Schein's deepest level is basic underlying assumptions, which are so embedded that they are taken for granted. Artefacts are the visible surface level, and espoused values are the stated strategies, goals and philosophies.
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