13.5 Sector culture

Question 1

What is the name of the model developed by Cameron and Quinn (2006)?

Answer 1

The Competing Values Framework

Question 2

The Cameron and Quinn (2006) Competing Values Framework identifies four types of culture. What is Hierarchy culture?

Answer 2

A formalised culture focussed on efficiency at low cost.

Question 3

The Cameron and Quinn (2006) Competing Values Framework identifies four types of culture. What is Clan culture?

Answer 3

A friendly place where people share personal details. Commitment is high with a focus on customers and people.

Question 4

The Cameron and Quinn (2006) Competing Values Framework identifies four types of culture. What is Adhocracy culture?

Answer 4

Dynamic, entrepeneurial and creative

Question 5

The Cameron and Quinn (2006) Competing Values Framework identifies four types of culture. What is Market culture?

Answer 5

Results oriented, with a major focus on getting the job done.

Question 6

Due to their short-term quarterly reporting requirements, which categories of the Cameron and Quinn (2006) Competing Values Framework do listed companies fall into?

Answer 6

Market Culture

Question 7

Which of the Cameron and Quinn (2006) Competing Values Framework categories do startups and SMEs usually fall into?

Answer 7

Adhocracy Culture

Question 8

Which of the Cameron and Quinn (2006) Competing Values Framework categories do public sector companies usually fall into?

Answer 8

Hierarchy Culture

Question 9

Which of the Cameron and Quinn (2006) Competing Values Framework categories do charities usually fall into?

Answer 9

Clan culture

Question 10

How has Easyjet’s culture changed?

Answer 10

Moved from a adhocracy culture during its startup days to a market culture as a listed plc.