Managers can alter a problem culture if they

a$.$

identify aspects of the present culture that pose problems.

b$.$

revise policies and procedures in ways that will help drive cultural change and replace senior executives who are resisting and obstructing needed organizational and cultural changes.

c$.$

empower employees to adopt whatever new work practices they believe will be an improvement.

d$.$

make a concerted effort to turn the company's core competencies into distinctive competencies.

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shift from decentralized to centralized decision$-$making so as to give senior executives more authority and control in driving cultural change.