A pattern of basic assumptions that are considered valid and that are taught to new members as the way to perceive, think, and feel in the organization
s Artifacts – symbols of culture in the physical and social work environment Values Espoused: what members of an organization say they value Enacted: reflected in the way individuals actually behave Assumptions – deeply held beliefs that guide behavior and tell members of an organization how to perceive and think about things
Organizational Culture Levels Visible, often not decipherable Greater level of awareness Taken for granted Invisible Preconscious Artifacts Personal enactment Ceremonies and rites Stories Ritual Symbols Values Testable in the physical environment Testable only by social consensus Basic Assumptions Relationship to environment Nature of reality, time, and space Nature of human nature Nature of human activity Nature of human relationships
Culture provides a sense of identity to members and increases their commitment to the organization Culture is a sense-making device for organization members Culture reinforces the values in the organization Culture serves as a control mechanism for shaping behavior
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Internal Maintenance External Positioning Flexible Processes Control-oriented Processes CLAN Build interpersonal Relationships; cohesion; morale ADHOCRACY Entrepreneurial; innovative; Adaptable; risk-taking HIERARCHY Stability; efficiency; Rules & regulations; Policy development MARKET Competitive; achievement-oriented; Goal-focused
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Internal Maintenance External Positioning Flexible Processes Control-oriented Processes CLAN Build interpersonal Relationships; cohesion; morale ADHOCRACY Entrepreneurial; innovative; Adaptable; risk-taking HIERARCHY Stability; efficiency; Rules & regulations; Policy development MARKET Competitive; achievement-oriented; Goal-focused
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