Culture Managment Flashcards
Key principles- Culture Management Theory
Organisational culture- the shared values, beliefs, and norms that shape behaviour within an organisation
Culture alignment- ensuring that organisational culture aligns with business goals and strategies
Employee engagement- engaging employees through a strong, positive organisational culture
Techniques
Value statements- Defining and communicating core organisation values
Culture onboarding- integrating new employees into the company’s culture from day one
Recognition programs- reinforcing desired culture behaviours through rewards and recognition
Benefits
Consistency- A strong culture ensures consistent behaviour and decision making across the organisation
Employee Loyalty- Employees are more likely to stay with a company that has a positive culture
Improved performance- Alignment between culture and business strategy can lead to better overall performance
Criticism
Homogeneity: A strong culture can lead to a lack of diversity in thought and innovation
Resistance to change- A well-entrenched culture can make organisational change difficult
Superficial implementation- Efforts to build culture can sometimes be seen as insincere if not genuinely supported by leadership.
Google - application
Innovation culture- fosters a culture of innovation and creativity through open workspaces and flexible work policies
Cultural fit- emphasises hiring individuals who fit the companies innovative and collaborative culture
Employee perks offers a range of perks and benefit to support employee well being and reinforce the company culture
Benefits - google
High employee satisfaction- a positive and supportive work environment leads to high job satisfaction
Attracting Talent- A strong culture helps attract top talent who are a good fit for the company
Enhance innovation- An innovative culture encourages employees to develop new ideas ideas and solutions
Criticism- Google
Intense pressure- the high performance culture can lead to burnout and stress among employees
Culture Homogeneity- Focus on culture fit might lead to lack of diversity scalability- Maintaining the same culture as the company grows can be challenging
Twitter- application
Open communication- promotes a culture of transparency and open communication, encouraging employees to share ideas and feedback
Diversity and inclusion- focuses on building a diverse and inclusive workplace through targeted hiring practices and employee resource groups
Flexible work environment- offers flexible work policies, including remote work options, to support work-life balance
Benefits- Twitter
Innovation and creativity- An open and inclusive culture fosters innovation and creativity problem-solving
Employee engagement- high levels of engagement and job satisfaction due to a supportive and inclusive work environment
Attracting Talent- A positive culture helps attracts and retain top talent from diverse backgrounds
Criticism- Twitter
Implementation challenges- Ensuring consistent culture practices across global offices can be difficult
Potential overemphasis on Culture- May sometimes prioritise cultural fit over skills and experience in hiring
Scalability issues- maintaining a concise overview of culture management theory along with specific examples of how it is applied at google and Twitter.
