Guided notes 2.5

organizational culture

the set of values, ideas, attitudes, and norms of behavior that is learned and shared among the members of an organization

Five main elements of organization culture

Vision, Values,Pratices,People, history

Other elements of corporate culture

Leadership styles, celebratory and rituals of organizations, codes of conduct are also regarded as elements of corporate culture.

What are 4 different types of corporate culture according to Charles handy

Power culture, role culture, task culture, and person culture

Power culture

An individual or person makes organization decisions

Role culture

Underpinned by structural procedure and communicative rules for smooth operation

Task culture

Supports dynamic, innovative and flexible by giving power to experts with in a group

Person culture

When employees with a similar knowledge base come together to contribute

What five steps can be taken to build a strong organizational culture?

Mission statement for stakeholders, being consistent, organizational structure with culture, create folklore, sense of desired value.

Three reasons for corporate culture clashes?

Mergers and acquisitions, leadership changes, growth