Week 5

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Competing Values Framework?

Answer 1

To diagnose and facilitate change in org. culture

Question 2

What can the Competing Values Framework be used for (3)?

Answer 2

1: To change culture + align before you change other aspects, 2: Diagnose/identify culture (strength, dominance, congruence), 3: Set (different) direction

Question 3

What four axes are taken into account in the Competing Values Framework?

Answer 3

Flexibility (discretion, dynamism) vs. Stability (order, control) and Internal focus (integration, unity) vs. External focus (differentiation, rivalry)

Question 4

What four cultures are part of the Competing Values Framework (+ order)?

Answer 4

Adhocracy (creative) -> Clan (collaborative) -> Hierarchy (controlling) -> Market (competing)

Question 5

What is ‘OCAI’?

Answer 5

Org. Culture Assessment Inventory, assesses 6 cultural elements by asking q’s to identify underlying attributes/assumptions of org and make a Culture Profile.

Question 6

What 6 cultural elements does the OCAI assess?

Answer 6

1: Dominant characteristics (of org.), 2: leadership style + approach, 3: Management (treatment) employees, 4: Org. glue, 5: Strategic emphasis, 6: Criteria of success

Question 7

How can you assess yourself? [Competing Values Framework, DIY, 4+ steps]

Answer 7

1: Consensus about current culture, 2: Consensus about desired culture, 3: What changes? 4: Identify illustrative stories, 5: Develop strategic action plan 6: Develop implementation plan,