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Organisational Culture
Handys Four Types of Organisational Culture
Person Culture
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What is person culture?
The organisation exists to support individual
employees
rather than the business
goals
What are some examples of person culture?
Universities
Law
firms
Freelance
consulting firms
What are the key characteristics of person culture?
Autonomy
Expert
driven
Lack of central
direction
Minimal
structure
What is the most effective leadership style for person culture?
Laissez-faire
leadership style
What are the advantages of using person culture?
Encourages employee
autonomy
and
innovation
Ideal for businesses where
expertise
is the key asset
What are the disadvantages of using person culture?
Lack of teamwork can result in
inefficiency
Employees may prioritise
personal
success over company
goals