3.4 influences on business decisions Flashcards
1
Q
what is a culture in terms of business
A
shared values, norms, and behaviours
2
Q
signs of a strong culture
A
- staff understand and embrace the culture
- consistent behaviour
3
Q
signs of a weak culture
A
- inconsistent behaviour
- need for autocratic leadership
4
Q
power culture
A
- control radiates from the circle
- swift decisions made
- autocratic and centralised
5
Q
role cultures
A
- power depends on the position
- bureaucratic
6
Q
task cultures
A
- matrix organisations
- teamwork and communication
7
Q
person cultures
A
- democratic leadership
- individuals with professional expertise are encouraged to form groups to enhance knowledge
8
Q
why might a business need to change its organisational culture
A
- Performance decline
- external shocks
- new leadership
