Chapter 3 creating a culture of well-being

Question 1

Describe organizational culture.

Answer 1

• The collective understanding of beliefs and values
• Guide how employees act and behave
• The personality of the organization

Question 2

Describe the impact of organizational culture on employees.

Answer 2

• Compass or guideforactions andbehaviours.
• Supportive cultures —> a healthy and safe work environment.

Question 3

Explain the relationship between organizational culture and employee engagement.

Answer 3

• Cultures that focus on social responsibility, leadership, and trust tend to have more engaged employees.
• Employees that are more engaged tend to have higher productivity, stay with the organization longer, and support the organization.

Question 4

Describe the link between culture and health and safety in the workplace.

Answer 4

• Culture guides actions and behaviours.
• Cultures that openly demonstrate a commitment to a healthy and safe work environment will have employees who act and behave in a healthy and safe way.

Question 5

Explain the importance of building a culture of well-being.

Answer 5

• Proactive leadership and management commitment enable a culture that supports workplace well-being.
• Culture is conducive to health and safety.

Question 6

Define Employee engagement

Answer 6

• Amount of commitment and dedication an employee has toward organization
• Way in which organization has truly captured the total person in achieving organizational outcomes

Question 7

Cite the measures to use to reduce health and safety concerns.

Answer 7

• Inform and train employees about safety and health expectations in the organization.
• Keep records and investigate any accidents.
• Involve employees in identifying and eliminating health and safety issues.
• Emphasize the importance of health and safety in the work environment.

Question 8

Impact of Organizational Culture on Work Environment

and Employees (on the slide)

Answer 8

• Provides the compass of what employees do and say
• Several dimensions to culture, including how management does or does not involve employees in decision-making, and whether the focus is on team or individual —> personality of the organization
• Culture has profound impact on success of organization