1. What is…? Respond to the following 2 questions: What is ‘culture’?
Describe the culture at the RSA Academy.

2. Learning Objectives TOPIC: Topic 2: Human Resources
LESSON TITLE: Organisational Culture
COMPETENCY FOCUS:
Research (I1): you will develop your skills in research as throughout this topic, you will need to research the role of human resource in HRM, the different job roles that exist within an organisation and also the recruitment & selection documentation that the organisation uses to help recruit the right people for their vacant job roles.
[IB Learner Profile Development: Open-minded]
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, you should be able to…
LO1) To define the term ‘organisational culture’
LO2) To describe the types of organizational culture using examples
LO3) To analyse the consequences of culture clashes within and between organisations.
SMSC: You will assess the organisational culture of businesses in terms of fundamental structure, purpose and strategy development.
CRITICAL THINKING KEY:
Knowledge Application Analysis Evaluation

3. Organisational Culture
‘The values, attitudes and beliefs of the people working in an organisation that control the way they interact with each other and with external stakeholders.’
Influences on organisational culture:
Mission and vision statements
Senior staff
The organisation’s ethical code of conduct
Attitudes to CSR
How management treat subordinates

4. Types of Organisational Culture
Power Culture
- Autocratic leadership
-Power given to a few
2) Role Culture
-Each member of staff has a clearly defined role and job title
3) Task Culture
-Based on cooperation and teamwork to solve a particular task. Associated with matrix structure.

5. Types of Organisational Culture
4) Person Culture -Individuals are given the freedom to express themselves, the most creative type of culture. - Less emphasis on teamwork but more on working as an individual to complete a task. - Less structured working environment

6. Types of Organisational Culture
5) Entrepreneurial Culture - Success is rewarded and failure is not criticised - Risk taking is encouraged - Found in flexible organisational structures - Motivation is high among people who enjoy a challenge and being innovative

7. Consequences of Culture Clashes
Poor motivation/morale
Less faith in management leading to job insecurity
Declining profits
High staff turnover
Lower market share
Open to takeovers/mergers

8. Revision
Create a revision poster/factsheet/detailed mind-map on the theory we have looked at today. *Include real life business examples to help you

9. Reflection
Reflect on what you have learnt this lesson. What do you need to know more about?