10.2a What is Culture?

Question 1

Culture definition

Answer 1

The way that a business does things

Question 2

Culture may change over time because of what?

Answer 2

• Senior managers imposing their own styles

- Changing marketplace conditions

Question 3

What does culture consist of?

Answer 3

• The shared values of a business
• The beliefs
• The behaviours that are typical of day-to-day behaviour

Question 4

What important functions does the organisational culture perform?

Answer 4

• Sense of identity
• Standards for employees
• Generate commitment to something larger

Question 5

Advantages of a strong culture:

Answer 5

• Employees need less supervision because their behaviour fits in with company values
• Staff are more loyal
• Increases motivation