Organizational Culture Analysis Lauri Simmons BUS610: Organizational Behavior October 15‚ 2012 Every society has a culture that drives their core values‚ beliefs‚ and actions. Culture provides a social system and creates a sense of identity (Baack‚ 2012). Within each culture are multiple subcultures. Subcultures‚ according to Baack (2012) differentiate a subgroup from the larger group to which it belongs. This also holds true for all organizations. Baack (2012) describes three levels
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Adaptive Organizational Cultures When the organizational culture fits with the demands on it‚ it is more likely to be effective. When demands change‚ a strong culture may find it difficult to change itself to match the changes in its markets‚ its suppliers‚ technological developments‚ the economy‚ governments‚ and available personnel. Old commitments‚ values‚ traditions‚ regulations‚ and rites may get in the way of flexible demands on the organization for new solutions. Xerox pioneered the development
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When employees believe in themselves‚ it will not be hard to motivate them to perform their jobs more efficiently. When employees value their jobs‚ pay checks‚ and paid time off‚ they will do whatever is necessary to be the best they can be. However‚ the employer has a role to play in making sure the necessary tools and models are in place to help the employee achieve the desired expectations of their employers. The expectancy theory is the motivation theory based on the idea that work effort is
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Organizational culture can be defined as a system of shared beliefs and values that develops within an organization and guides the behavior of its members. It includes routine behaviors‚ norms‚ dominant values‚ and a feeling or climate conveyed. The purpose and function of this culture is to help foster internal integration‚ bring staff members from all levels of the organization much closer together‚ and enhance their performance. However‚ there seems to be a widely held misconception that
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Introduction Company background In 1986‚ Steve job purchased the computer graphics division of Lucasfilm for $10 million and established the independent company called Pixar. Ed Catmull as the co-founder and chief technical officer of Pixar. At that time‚ there are about 44 people are emplyed at Pixar. Pixar Animation Studios is an Academy Award ®-winning computer animation studio with the technical‚ creative and production capabilities to create a new generation of animated feature films‚ merchandise
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ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE SOCIALISATION The process through which the employees are introduced about the customs and traditions of the organization is known as ‘socialization’. It is the process of adaptation by which new employees are to understand the basic values and norms for becoming ‘accepted’ members of the organization. However‚ the process continues throughout the career of all employees. The people who do not learn to adjust to the culture of the organization are called ‘rebels’ or ‘non
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Leadership & Organizational Behavior Chapter 14 Summary Organizational Culture Organizational culture consists of the values and assumptions shared within an organization. It defines what is important and unimportant in the company and‚ consequently‚ directs everyone in the organization toward the “right way” of doing things. Elements of Organizational Culture In the context of organizational culture‚ values are discussed as shared values‚ which are values that people within the organization
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Ethical Dimension in Transformational Leadership Anona Armstrong Centre for International Corporate Governance Research Victoria University‚ Australia Anona.Armstrong@vu.edu.au Nuttawuth Muenjohn RMIT University‚ Australia Abstract Few empirical studies have been done that directly address the underlying values that drive leadership or distinguish its ethical dimensions. As a result the development of a theory about how values and ethics affect transformational leadership lacks empirical
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The key attributes of the transformational style of leadership are as follows: Task versus Relationship Working together in organizations is increasingly the norm‚ yet the challenges of working effectively are considerable. One challenge is conflict—the process resulting from the tension between team members because of real or perceived differences. Empowerment versus Control The empowerment leadership style calls for delegation and collaboration of the team‚ while control is about the
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LEADERSHIP WHAT IS LEADERSHIP ? Leadership is the process of influencing people and providing an environment for them to achieve team or organisational objectives. As a property‚ Leadership is the set of characteristics attributed to those who are perceived to use such influence successfully. Leadership involves neither force nor coercion. It is widely believed in the world of business that leadership is the key ingredient in the recipe for corporate achievement. Typically‚ when we speak
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