8 Types of Organizational Culture

The video discusses a cultural theory by Grossberg et al. (2018), identifying culture as shared, pervasive, enduring, and implicit. It arises in contexts of interaction and organizational change. Eight types of culture are outlined: caring, purpose-driven, learning, enjoyment, results-driven, authority-focused, safety, and order. Each type manifests in specific organizational contexts, showing shared and enduring traits.

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of culture identified by Grossberg, Lee, Price, and Chang?

• Pervasive

• Enduring

• Explicit

• Shared

What type of culture is characterized by a warm and supportive environment?

• Order

• Caring

• Results-driven

• Authority-focused

Which cultural type is driven by a higher purpose and idealism?

• Learning

• Enjoyment

• Purpose-driven

• Safety

In which type of culture is the focus on entertainment and making work enjoyable?

• Order

• Authority-focused

• Learning

• Enjoyment

How do cultural types manifest within organizations according to the theorists?

• They are shared, pervasive, enduring, or implicit.

• They are always explicit and temporary.

• They are only visible in small teams.

• They are strictly hierarchical.