A Definition of Organizational Culture Organizational culture refers to a system of shared meaning held by members that distinguishes the organization from other organizations. Seven primary characteristics seem to capture the essence of an organization’s culture 1. Innovation and risk taking The degree to which employees are encouraged to be innovative and take risks. 2. Attention to detail The degree to which employees are expected to exhibit precision‚ analysis and attention to detail.
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Downsizing And Organizational Culture Thomas A. Hickok -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstract In this article Hickok argues that‚ ultimately‚ the most prominent effects of downsizing will be in relation to culture change‚ not in relation to saved costs or short-term productivity gains. In particular‚ the author notes three observations in relation to the impact of downsizing on organizational culture. First‚ it clearly appears that power
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E-Leader Tallinn‚ 2009 ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE: HOW TO MEASURE IT - A CASE STUDY Dr. Léo F. C. Bruno‚ Professor of Leadership José O. P. de Sousa‚ M. Science Dom Cabral Foundation Nova Lima‚ Brazil Abstract The current study sought to analyze the aspects of Brazilian organizational culture found in business management. Its purpose was to prepare a methodology to measure the elements that make up the organizational culture of a company in the Manaus Industrial District /Brazil. This study researched
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Organizational culture is the collective behavior 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‚ beliefs & habits. It is also the pattern of such collective behaviors and assumptions that are thought to new organizational members as a way of perceiving‚ & even thinking and feeling. Organizational culture affects the way people & groups interact with each other
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Corporate culture. Let’s start with the definition of culture and corporate culture. 2. slide Organizational Culture Culture is the characteristics of a particular group of people and the symbolic structures that give such activities significance and importance. Corporate culture: The customs‚ rituals‚ and values shared by the members of an organization (company‚ workplace) that have to be accepted by new members. 3. slide The importance of Corporate Culture Overall „ feel”: Culture determines
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“How does organizational Culture impact on working practices and processes?” Word count: 2076 Q. How does organization culture impact on working practices and processes? “The basic philosophy‚ spirit and drive of an organization have far more to do with its relative achievements than do technological or economic resources‚ organizational structure‚ innovation‚ and timing. All these things weigh heavily in success. But they are‚ I think‚ transcended
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------------------------------------------------- Organizational culture Organizational culture is the behavior 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 behaviors and assumptions that are taught to new organizational members as a way of perceiving‚ and even thinking and feeling. Organizational culture affects the way
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Organizational culture influences many aspects of workplace life. A workplace with strong beliefs‚ values‚ behaviors‚ ideas and expectations define an organization. Well-communicated beliefs‚ values‚ ideas and expectations influence employee’s behavior and determine how employees communicate with others throughout the organization‚ thus defining the organization’s culture. Over the years‚ the topic of organizational culture has been studied in many disciplines from anthropology to sociology. A prominent
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Knowledge Management and Organizational Culture: Toward a broader perspective on how organizational culture impacts knowledge management. The words knowledge and management are two extremely broad concepts when separated. When the two words come together‚ it speaks of an idea that strives to organize information in a way that produces an advantage for an organization. While anyone would think that harnessing the knowledge of an organization is a positive thing to do‚ there are many who do not
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Strong/weak cultures Strong culture is said to exist where staff respond to stimulus because of their alignment to organizational values. In such environments‚ strong cultures help firms operate like well-oiled machines‚ engaging in outstanding execution with only minor adjustments to existing procedures as needed. Conversely‚ there is weak culture where there is little alignment with organizational values‚ and control must be exercised through extensive procedures and bureaucracy. Research shows
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