10 - Managing Organisational Culture

Question 1

What Are The 4 Classes Of Culture?

Answer 1

~ Power.

~ Role.

~ Task.

~ Person.

Question 2

Describe Power Culture
(5 Points)

Answer 2

~ Control radiates from the centre.

~ Concentrates power among a few, influence spreads.

~ Few rules and regulations.

~ Those with power decide what happens.

~ Can lead to swift decision making.

Question 3

Describe Role Culture
(4 Points)

Answer 3

~ Power is determined by your position.

~ Everyone in the business knows what their role is and their responsibilities.

~ Organisations with this culture have a tall structure with long chains of command.

~ Little innovation occurs.

Question 4

Describe Task Culture
(5 Points)

Answer 4

~ Teams formed to solve particular problems.

~ Power derives from expertise.

~ No single power source.

~ Matrix organisation.

~ Team may develop own objectives, which is a risk.

Question 5

Describe Person Culture
(4 Points)

Answer 5

~ Individuals see themselves as superior to the business.

~ Full of people with similar training, background and expertise.

~ Common in firms of professionals.

~ Power lies in each group of individuals.

Question 6

What Kind Of Leadership Does Power Culture Have?

Answer 6

Autocratic.

Question 7

What Kind Of Leadership Does Role Culture Have?

Answer 7

Paternalistic / autocratic.

Question 8

What Kind Of Leadership Does Task Culture Have?

Answer 8

Paternalistic / democratic.

Question 9

What Kind Of Leadership Does Person Culture Have?

Answer 9

Democratic.