Chapter 36

Question 1

What is organizational culture

Answer 1

Organizational culture is a system of shared assumptions, values, and beliefs, which governs how people behave in organizations. These shared values have a strong influence on the people in the organization and dictate how they dress, act, and perform their jobs.

Question 2

What are uniform culture of organizations

Answer 2

• Dominate culture: express core values shared by majority
• Subcultures: mini-cultures within an organization typically defined by large organization.
• Core values: Values accepted throughout organization

Question 3

What is strong culture

Answer 3

Culture in which the core values are intensely held and widely shared.

Question 4

What is socialization

Answer 4

Socialization is a process by which organization bring new employees into the culture.

Question 5

What are 4 functions of organizational culture

Answer 5

• Organizational identity
• Collective commitment
• sense-making device
• social system stability