Task Culture

• What is task culture?

  Collaborative and team-based approach to work
• In task culture teams are formed based on expertise, and individuals are empowered to make decisions relevant to their tasks
• In task culture, teams are formed to complete what?

  Specific projects or tasks
• What does task culture encourage?

  • Collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Innovation
• What are the key characteristics of task culture?

  • Project-oriented
  • Expertise based
  • Empowerment
  • Flexibility
  • Potential for chaos
• How are individuals selected for the specific task or project in task culture?

  Based on expertise
• What are the advantages of using task culture?

  • Flexible and adaptable to change
  • Encourages teamwork and employee engagement
• What businesses/situations are best suitable for task culture?

  • Industries that require innovation and quick responses to market changes
  • Creative industries (e.g. technology companies)
  • Project based organisations
• What are the disadvantages of using task culture?

  • Lack of clear leadership can cause confusion and inefficiencies
  • Frequent team changes - lack of long-term planning
  • Can cause conflict between team members - slows decision-making
• What organisational structure is best suitable for task culture?

  Matrix structure
• Does task culture have centralised or decentralised decision-making?

  Decentralised decision-making
• What is the most effective leadership style for task culture?

  Democratic