Case Interview Prep

Answer: B - Jargon is a visual manifestation of language and its impact on a company’s culture.

Key Takeaway: When assessing a company’s culture, a manager should look for language symbols including jargon, slogans, acronyms, and key phrases that are repeated throughout the company. These language choices can indicate the culture of the company. For example, if a company chooses to create an acronym out of a certain phrase, it often signifies that the phrase is important to the culture of the company.