APPE Lesson 10.3.2 Clan Culture

What are the four key types of organizational culture identified by research?

• Clan-oriented, Bureaucracy-oriented, Sales-oriented, and Innovation-oriented cultures.

• Clan-oriented, Adhocracy-oriented, Market-oriented, and Hierarchy-oriented cultures.

• Family-oriented, Goal-oriented, Profit-oriented, and Structure-oriented cultures.

• Team-oriented, Individual-oriented, Customer-oriented, and Leader-oriented cultures.

Which characteristic best describes a clan-oriented culture?

• Emphasis on strict rules and procedures.

• A focus on individual achievement and competition.

• Feeling like a close-knit family with strong interpersonal bonds.

• Prioritizing market dominance and aggressive growth strategies.

What is a primary focus within clan-oriented cultures regarding new employees and talent development?

• Strict adherence to formal training programs and performance metrics.

• Rapid promotion based solely on individual competitive results.

• Nurturing upcoming talent through mentorship and emotional integration.

• Delegating all training responsibilities to external consultants.

In what types of organizations are clan-oriented cultures most commonly observed, and can they exist in larger entities?

• Primarily in large, multinational corporations, and they cannot exist in smaller businesses.

• Typically in small or family-owned businesses, but they can also exist as subcultures within larger organizations.

• Exclusively in government agencies, and they are rarely found in the private sector.

• Only in non-profit organizations, and they are incompatible with profit-driven entities.