5.1 ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE Flashcards
1
Q
WHAT IS ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE?
A
A system of shared meaning held by members that distinguish the organization from other organization.
2
Q
WHAT IS DOMINANT CULTURE?
A
Expresses the core values that are shared by majority of the organization’s members
3
Q
WHAT ARE SUBCULTURES?
A
Mini cultures within an organization typically defined by department designation and geographical separation.
4
Q
characteristic of org culture?
A
- INNOVATION & RISK TAKING
- ATTENTION TO DETAIL
- OUTCOME ORIENTATION
- PEOPLE ORIENTATION
- TEAM ORIENTATION
- AGGRESIVENESS
- STABILITY
5
Q
HOW ARE CULTURES FORMED?
A
The original culture is derived from the founder’s philosophy.
