Mod 4 Flashcards
Define Org Culture
The shared values of an organization
What is CVF
Competing Values Framework
Purpose of CVF
Measure’s the effectiveness of an organization’s culture
4 concepts that comprise CVF
Clan, Adhocracy, Hierarchy, Market
Two axes of CVF
Flexibility/Stability & Control, Internal/External Focus
Describe Clan Culture
Family environment, encourages collaboration (flexibility/internal focus)
Describe a hierarchy culture.
structured environment with lots of control (stability & control, internal focus)
Describe a market culture.
competitive environment concerned with achieving results (external focus, stability & control)
Describe an adhocracy culture.
creative environment where risk taking is encourage (flexible, external focus)
What are the two types of organizational structures?
mechanistic & organic
Describe a organic organizational structure?
org structure characterized by horizontal communication, low specialization, and decentralization
Describe a mechanistic organizational structure?
org structure characterized by centralized authority, formalized procedures, and specialization of functions
What is the McKinsey 7s Model?
a model that analyzes 7 key internal aspects of an org that need to be aligned to achieve objectives and improve performance (structure, systems, style, staff, skills, strategy, and how they connect to shared values (culture))
What are three interrelated dynamic processes that cause employees to join and leave organizations?
attraction, selection, attrition
What attracts an employee to join an organization?
members of the organization share similar/same personality, values, interests as the individual
What causes an employer to select a candidate?
the individual possesses knowledge, skills, abilities similar to those of org members
One of the most important causes of attrition?
person-organization misfit
Describe the difference between person-organization fit and person-job fit?
person-org - how much the individual’s personality an values match those of the organization
person-job - how much the individual’s skills and knowledge match the job demands”
Define personality.
feelings, thoughts, and behaviors a person has
What are the big 5 personality traits (OCEAN)?
openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, neuroticism
What are the key characteristics of openness? What is the CVF alignment?
curiosity, originality, creativity (adhocracy)
What are the key characteristics of conscientiousness? What is the CVF alignment?
organized, punctual, dependable (hierarchy)
What are the key characteristics of extraversion? What is the CVF alignment?
outgoing, talkative, sociable (market)
What are the key characteristics of agreeableness? What is the CVF alignment?
tolerant, sensitive, trusting, kind (clan)
What are the key characteristics of neuroticism? What is the CVF alignment?
anxious, irritable, moody (n/a)
Define the term cultural alignment.
The linking of org goals with the employees’ personal goals.
