Organisational Culture

Question 1

Organisational Culture

Answer 1

Underlying values, beliefs and attitudes that provide the foundation for the organisation.

Question 2

Socialisation

Answer 2

Process by which new employees are assimilated into the organisational culture.

Question 3

Subcultures

Answer 3

Smaller cultures that reflect differing experiences and situations within the organisation.

Question 4

Enhancing Subculture

Answer 4

General adherence to the organisational culture but identify more strongly with particular values.

Question 5

Orthogonal Subculture

Answer 5

Endorse core values but also hold other (possibly conflicting) beliefs.

Question 6

Counter Subculture

Answer 6

Challenge the fundamental values of the organisation which can lead to conflict and/or culture change.

Question 7

Changing Culture

Answer 7

Often occurs when crisis or conflict arises. Managers become role models for change and socialisation processes are altered. People who endorse the new values are selected and promoted.