6.14.1 Defining organizational culture

• What is organizational culture defined as?

  Shared beliefs, values, norms
• Core principles that guide conduct and decision-making within an organization are called values
• Match the dimension of organizational culture with its description:

  Innovation and Risk-Taking ↔️ Encourages creativity and risk-taking

  Attention to Detail ↔️ Requires precision and accuracy

  Outcome Orientation ↔️ Focuses on results over processes

  People Orientation ↔️ Values and cares for employees
• What does team orientation in organizational culture emphasize?

  Teamwork and collaboration
• The dimensions of organizational culture are independent and do not influence each other.

  False
• Organizational culture significantly influences how employees interact, make decisions, and approach their work
• What are fundamental assumptions about the organization and its goals called?

  Beliefs
• Aggressiveness in organizational culture refers to competitive behavior and assertiveness among employees.
• Match the dimension of organizational culture with its description:

  Innovation and Risk-Taking ↔️ Encourages creativity and risk-taking

  Attention to Detail ↔️ Requires precision and accuracy

  Outcome Orientation ↔️ Focuses on results over processes

  People Orientation ↔️ Values and cares for employees

  Team Orientation ↔️ Emphasizes teamwork and collaboration
• What does outcome orientation focus on within an organization?

  Results and performance metrics
• Organizational culture affects employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall company success.
• A strong, positive organizational culture enhances employee loyalty and drives business outcomes.
• What are four factors that influence organizational culture?

  Leadership style, history, industry, national culture
• Match the factor influencing organizational culture with its example:

  Leadership Style ↔️ Autocratic vs. democratic leadership

  Company History ↔️ Founding principles and past events

  Industry Influences ↔️ Tech industry prioritizing innovation

  National Culture ↔️ Individualistic vs. collectivistic work styles
• The leadership style impacts communication and decision-making within an organization.
• Beliefs in organizational culture refer to fundamental assumptions about the organization and its goals.
• What does attention to detail ensure in organizational culture?

  Precision and accuracy
• Organizational culture impacts employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall success.
• Match the culture type with its characteristic:

  Positive Culture ↔️ Increased job satisfaction and productivity

  Negative Culture ↔️ Poor work environment and low morale
• What is an example of how leadership style influences organizational culture?

  Autocratic vs. democratic leadership
• A positive organizational culture leads to increased productivity and innovation.
• A negative organizational culture can result in poor customer service and dissatisfaction.