BUSCHGENS, T. ET AL. (2013) ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND INNOVATION, PRODUCT INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

Question 1

What is the Competing Values Framework

Answer 1

describes value systems based on two main dimensions: flexibility vs control

internal vs external orientation.

Example: A company assesses its culture by determining if it values flexibility or control and whether it focuses internally or externally.

Question 2

What is clan control?

Answer 2

Clan control is a form of social control where individuals share common values and beliefs, guiding their actions to align with organizational goals.

Example: In a research lab, scientists share a common goal of innovation, which guides their behavior without the need for strict supervision.

Question 3

Which type of culture is most likely to be found in innovative organizations?

Answer 3

A developmental culture.

High flexibility
High external orientation

Question 4

How does the hierarchical culture trait affect innovation?

Answer 4

Hierarchical cultures, which emphasize control and internal orientation, are less likely to foster innovation due to their focus on stability and procedures.

Example: A traditional manufacturing company with strict rules and procedures may struggle to innovate.

Question 5

What is the difference between innovation generation and innovation adoption?

Answer 5

Innovation generation involves creating and developing new ideas within the organization,

innovation adoption involves implementing ideas developed outside the organization.

Question 6

How does the Competing Values Framework help in understanding the relationship between culture and innovation?

Answer 6

The framework helps classify cultural values and assess their relationship with innovation by grouping them into four quadrants: developmental, group, rational, and hierarchical cultures.

A company uses the framework to determine if its culture supports innovation by identifying which quadrant its values fall into.

Question 7

What are some examples of values that belong to the developmental culture trait?

Answer 7

Examples include tolerance for risk and commitment to learning, which support flexibility and external orientation.