3.4.2 Corporate Culture Flashcards
Define organisational culture?
is the values, attitudes and beliefs
3 adv of strong corporate culture?
workers can identify with others
increases commitment in firms
motivates staff
What 3 things help create a strong culture?
induction to new workers
uniforms
regular social events
What are core organisational values?
sub-consciously thought through and expressed in words and policies
What are basic assumptions?
unsaid beliefs and ways of working, general attitude of workforce
What are the 4 types of culture?
Task
Role
Person
Power
What is person culture?
number of people in business have expertise
What is role culture? what is their organisational structure like?
decisions are made through rules and polices - normally tall with long chain of command
what is power culture?
central source of power makes decisions
What is task culture?
power is given to those who can accomplish tasks
What 4 effects does organisational culture have on a firm?
Motivation
Organisational structures
New management
Mergers and takeovers
What are 3 things that influence a firms culture?
values
nationality
history
What is a difficulty of changing a culture in a business?
many are deep rooted into the business and are hard to change
