chapter 9 Flashcards
culture
shared beliefs and values that guide the behavior of its members
socialization
helps new members learn the culture
strong cultures
well, clear defined, widely shared
team culture
shared authority, teamwork, collaboration and trust valued
entrepreneurial culture
authority goes with ideals, flexability and creativity, change and growth valued
heirarchical culture
authority runs the system, traditions are clear and roles are important, rules and heirarchy are valued, predictability emphasized
rational culture
authority serves goals, efficiency and productivity are emphasized, planning process is valued, emphasis on modest change
observable culture
stories, heroes, symbols, and rites and rituals that convey core values
core culture
underlying values that identify shared beliefs about the right way to behave
value based management
actively develops, communicates, and enacts shared values
workplace spirituality
involves creating meaning and community for employees
elements of workplace spirituality
meaningful work, respect for diversity, work/life balance, ethical behavior
innovation
involves taking a new idea and putting it into practice
process innovation
results in better ways to do things
product innovation
results in new or improved goods or services