WHAT IS ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE?
There seems to be wide agreement that organizational culture refers to a system of shared meaning held by members that distinguishes the organization from other organizations. This system of shared meaning is, on closer examination, a set of key characteristics that the organization values.
1. Innovation and risk taking: The degree to which employees are encouraged to be innovative and take risks.
2. Attention to details: The degree to which employees are expected to exhibit precision, analysis, and attention to details.
3. Outcome orientation: The degree to which management focuses on results or outcomes rather than on the techniques and processes used to achieve those outcomes.
4. People orientation: The degree to which management decisions take into consideration the effect of outcomes on people within the organization.
5. Team orientation: The degree to which work activities are organized around teams rather than individuals.
6. Aggressiveness: The degree to which people are aggressive and competitive rather than easygoing.
7. Stability: The degree to which organizational activities emphasize maintaining the status quo in contrast to growth.
