Ch 7 Flashcards

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Which two dimensions do Trompenaars and Woolliams combine in their model

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  1. task or person
  2. hierarchical or egalitarian
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According to Deal and Kennedy, what 4 classifications of organisational cultures are there

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  1. the tough guy, macho culture
  2. work hard/play hard culture
  3. bet-your-company culture
  4. the process culture
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3
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Examples of industries for „the tough guy, macho culture“

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Police
Hospitals
Cosmetics

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Examples of industries for work hard/play hard culture

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Company sales (department or factory)

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5
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Examples for industries of „Bet-your-company culture“

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Exploration companies (oil)

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6
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Example of industries „The process culture“

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Banks
Insurance
Pharmaceutical company

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Explain „The tough guy, macho culture“ (4)

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  • lots of risk-taking
  • quick feedback
  • emphasis on youth and speed
  • quick decisions needed, even if not always right
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Explanation of „work hard/play hard“ culture

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  • „fun“ and action with quick feedback
  • low risk activities (strict control system preventing major risks)
  • consumers very important
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Explanation of „bet-your-company culture“

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  • high risk, slow feedback
  • years before pay-off or failure
  • much discussion to ensure the right decision is taken
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Explanation of „The process culture“

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  • low-risk activities with little feedback
  • focus on how things are done rather than what needs to be achieved
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The Trompenaars and Woolliams model is based on what?

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Organisational relationships

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What are the 4 stereotypes of corporate cultures according to Trompennaars and Woolliams?

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  1. The Incubator
  2. The Guided Missile
  3. The Family
  4. The Eiffel Tower
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13
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Explain „The incubator“

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Focused on:
1. self-realisation
3. professional recognition

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14
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Explain „The Guided Missile“ (5)

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  1. low centralisation, high formalisation
  2. task-oriented
  3. power of knowledge
  4. pay for performance
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Explain „The Family“

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  1. High centralisation, low formalisation
  2. power-oriented, with stress on personal relationships and entrepreneurial character
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16
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Explain „The Eiffel Tower“

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  1. High formalisation, high centralisation
  2. role-oriented, with power attached to the position/role