Organisational Culture & Strategy

What are the 3 levels of Culture?

• Assumptions

• Valuables

• Values

• Artefacts

There are 7 Aspects of Culture.

Which 2 aspects are listed below.

• Profit

• Stories

• Organisational rhythm

• Power structures

There are 7 Aspects of Culture.

Which 2 aspects are listed below.

• Control systems

• Priorities

• Routines & rituals

• Determinism

Which statement describes "the paradigm" of organisational culture the best?

• The discussions of historical events at the organisation.

• What the organisation is about, what it does, its mission, its values.

• How the organisation is structured, and who has the power.

There are 6 Determinants of Organisational culture.

Pick the 3 listed below.

• Leadership style

• Organisational policies

• Managerial values

• Workforce commitment.

Which statement describes a Consultative leader the best.

• The leader uses rewards, & clear communication.

• Engaging people, good teamwork.

• Major decisions are made by leaders, however concerns & ideas are heard from employees.

Which statement describes a Benevolent Authoritative leader the best.

• The leader uses rewards, & clear communication.

• Engaging people, good teamwork.

• Major decisions are made by leaders, however concerns & ideas are heard from employees.

Handy’s framework describes the differences of types of 4 cultures.

Pick these 4 types from the list below.

• Club culture

• Target culture

• Role culture

• Task culture

• Existential culture

Why is it important that culture must fit with the organisational strategy?

• It does not necessarily require alignment.

• Allows alignment, better performance, & capacity to succeed.

• It makes it more difficult for employees to enjoy work.

Why must ethics be involved in an organisation's culture and strategy?

• To allow better trust from stakeholders. It just looks good for possible investors.

• To allow people to follow the leaders' decisions, & not make their own.

• To allow ethical decision-making & organisational direction.