types of organisational culture

In a power culture, where does the control radiate from?

• The lower management

• The entire organization

• The middle management

• The top management

What type of culture is characterized by clearly delegated authorities within a highly defined structure?

• Task culture

• Role culture

• Power culture

• Person culture

In a task culture, where does the power derive from?

• Expertise

• Position in the hierarchy

• Team dynamics

• Individuals' beliefs

In an organization with a person culture, what do individuals believe about themselves?

• They are inferior to the business

• They are unique and superior to the organization

• They are replaceable in the organization

• They are equal to the business

Which leadership style is suitable for a power culture?

• Democratic

• Paternalistic

• Autocratic

• Laissez-faire

What are some signs that an organizational culture may need changing?

• Change of management or leadership

• Unchanging societal views

• Stable returns on investment

• High profits and sales

What is the key element of a task culture in an organization?

• Expertise

• Position in the hierarchy

• Team dynamics

• Individuals' beliefs

What are the key elements of a role culture in an organization?

• Expertise, Team dynamics, Individual beliefs

• Position in the hierarchy, Team dynamics, Individual beliefs

• Expertise, Position in the hierarchy, Team dynamics

• Expertise, Position in the hierarchy, Individual beliefs

Which type of organizational culture can be described like this:

Employees share a bond like a big family.

• Clan Culture

• Adhocracy/Creative Culture

• Hierarchy/Control culture

• Market culture

Which type of organizational culture can be described like this:

Workplaces can become too relaxed. Too much chatter can affect productivity

• Clan Culture

• Adhocracy/Creative Culture

• Hierarchy/Control culture

• Market culture