7. Organisational culture

Question 1

Tom Peters and Robert Waterman

Answer 1

Argued that organisations need a strong culture to be successful

Question 2

Edgar Schein

Answer 2

Provided one of the first models of organisational culture. Culture is significantly influenced by the founder and leadership, is can be changed by following the 10 step process

Question 3

Charles Handy

Answer 3

Developed a typology proposing 4 types of culture

Question 4

Linda Smirich

Answer 4

Culture is something that the organisation either has or is

Question 5

Hugh Wilmott

Answer 5

There is a dark side of organisational culture- slavery and control

Question 6

Organisational culture

Answer 6

Collective behaviour exhibited by members of an organisation

Question 7

Mission statement

Answer 7

The stated aim of the organisation- intention of inspiring employees

Question 8

Cultural typology

Answer 8

A classification of the type of organisational culture

Question 9

Cultural change

Answer 9

Driven my management to make the organisation more productive

Question 10

Typologies

Answer 10

Traits that organisations have in common

Question 11

Rite

Answer 11

A solemn act to observe an event or occasion

Question 12

Rituals

Answer 12

Everyday habits that individuals do without thinking which gradually become everyday activities of the organisation

Question 13

Informal culture

Answer 13

Culture that is often not known or supported by management but many of the employees share