Q1. Discuss the significance of organizational culture in the performance of an organization explains the various factors included under OCTAPACE. Ans. Organizational culture is the collective behaviour of humans who are part of an organization and the meanings that the people attach to their actions. Culture includes the organization values‚ visions‚ norms‚ working language‚ systems‚ symbols‚ beliefs and habits. It is also the pattern of such collective behaviours and assumptions that are
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how critical is organizational culture to change in an organization? What are the limitations of a strategic sustainability approach justify your response from both readings. Organizational culture is the behavior of humans that are a part of an origination it includes the habits‚ communication‚ norms‚ visions‚ values and beliefs. It affects the people who work in the environment and how they interact with co-workers as well as customers and how they work. The culture of an organization is critical
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PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF MANAGEMENT Subject Code – B-101 Section A: PART ONE Multiple choice questions with single response: Q1. A | | Q6. C | Q2. B | | Q7. B | Q3. D | | Q8. D | Q4. A | | Q9. A | Q5. A | | Q10. D | PART TWO Short notes type questions: Q1. Differentiate between ‘Administration’ and ‘Management’ The Major differences between the Administration and Management can be summed up as below: * Administration
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Outline the concept of the ‘Two Cultures’. To what extent‚ if any‚ is it relevant today? Introduction: The “Two Cultures” are commonly known to be the arts and the sciences and it is the lack of communication and understanding between the two disciplines which defines the concept of this ongoing debate. It has posed many questions over time in various discussions and publications regarding the education system and the progression of science. In my essay I will explore the extent to which the “Two
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Introduction 1.1. Background 1.1.1. The challenge of management between cultures has existed since the presence of ancient civilisation (Hickson and Pugh‚ 1995). From the governance of populations‚ the commanding of armies and the management of religions; the problem of management across cultures has been present for thousands of years. Business and corporations in recent decades have been exposed to the globalisation of various cultures and philosophies. Many organisations have welcomed this
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Ray Bradbury: Author of Wonders “Stuff your eyes with wonder‚ he said‚ live as if you’d drop dead in ten seconds. See the world. It’s more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories” (Bradbury‚ Fahrenheit 451‚ quoted in “Goodreads”). With over thirty novels and nearly six hundred short stories‚ Ray Bradbury‚ an overflowing font of creativity‚ has filled the lives of people around the world with wonder (Biography.com Editors). His books live in the hearts of many and have a monumental
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THE MANAGEMENT OF ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE Lesley Willcoxson & Bruce Millett ABSTRACT Culture is a term that is used regularly in workplace discussions. It is taken for granted that we understand what it means. The purpose of this paper is to identify and discuss some of the significant issues relating to the management of an organisation’s culture. As organisational cultures are born within the context of broader cultural contexts such as national or ethic groupings‚ the paper will commence by defining
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Hofstede’s dimensions of national culture Hofstede distinguished five dimensions of national culture: Power Distance (PDI)‚ Individualism/Collectivism (IDV)‚ Masculinity/Femininity (MAS)‚ Uncertainty Avoidance (UAI)‚ and Long-Term versus Short-Term Orientation (LTO). For those readers who are unfamiliar with his dimensional model‚ a short description follows. The dimensions are measured on index scales from 0 to 100‚ although some countries may have scores above 100 on certain dimensions because
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Culture of Netherlands 1.0 Introduction of Country The Netherlands is located in northwestern Europe and borders on Germany to the east‚ Belgium to the south‚ and the North Sea to the west and north. It is known for dikes‚ tulips and windmills. Amsterdam is the official capital defined by the constitution‚ however‚ the government‚ the queen’s palace and most embassies are located in The Hague which is the major city of the country. Netherlands had struggled for independence from Catholic Spain
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MANAGEMENT THEORY&PRACTICE ASSIGNMENT1 QUESTION1: What are the essential differences between motivators and hygiene factors in Herzberg’s theory of motivation? ANSWER: The essential differences between motivators and hygiene factors in Herzberg’s theory are: Factors Affecting Job Attitudes HYGIENE FACTORS | MOTIVATING FACTORS | * Company policy * Supervision * Salary * Work conditions * Interpersonal relations * Status * Security | * Achievement * Recognition
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