Lesson 08 Recap (Workplace Culture)

What is workplace culture?

• shared ideas in the workplace

• shared cultural backgrounds in the workplace

• shared values and beliefs in the workplace

• shared attitudes towards working hard in the workplace

Workplace culture is usually clearly or explicitly stated.

• True

• False

In a culture with high Individualism (INV), workers are more likely to:

• Focus on collective success

• Focus on their own success

• Check with others before proceeding

• Focus on group harmony

What type of companies tends to emphasise goals, KPIs, and targets?

• Highly competitive companies

• Companies with low competition

• Companies resistant to change

• Companies that value work-life balance

In high Power Distance Index cultures like Singapore, ...

• employees are self-directed and self-sufficient.

• employees collaborate with bosses to make decisions.

• employees expect to be told what to do.

• employees enjoy high work-life balance.

Which of the following is a VISIBLE part of company culture?

• Company dress code

• Company history

• Company values

What tool/website is recommended for researching company reviews from employees?

• LinkedIn

• Monster

• Indeed

• Glassdoor

Which is NOT a factor in a company's Mission Statement?

• Situated in the here and now

• Declares the values of the organisation

• Sets an aspirational direction for the company

• Focuses on the "what" and "how" of a company's existence

Company culture affects the long-term viability of a company.

• True

• False

Bonus: Which company's mission statement is this?

"To create smiles through unique entertainment experiences."

• Netflix

• TikTok

• Walt Disney Co.

• Nintendo