The Carson & Co

Multiple Choice

The Carson & Co. trading firm is a very busy place. At 9 a.m. every day, trading begins when the national stock market opens. There are also strict rules, both governmental laws and firm rules, about how and when trading of stock can take place. On Fridays, the routine is a bit different and all employees eat lunch together in the break room along with the managers, a tradition started by the founder of the company years ago. Which of the following is an example of the informal structure of the firm?

A) governmental laws regarding trading
B) 9 a.m. start time
C) the employee handbook
D) everyone eating lunch together on Fridays