Corporate Culture

• a "them and us" mentality is often present when corporate culture is weak
• power culture

  • decisions are carried out by a small number of powerful individuals
• role culture

  • decisions are made by those with specific job roles
  • power lies with those with particular job titles rather than those with desirable skills
• task culture

  • decisions are made by teams of employees with specific skills
  • power lies with those with task-related skills
• person culture

  • individuals with extensive skills and experience are brought together
  • often have the power to make their own decisions and work autonomously
• give three visual features of a strong culture

  • ceremonies such as award evenings
  • ongoing training
  • business specific artefacts such as uniform
• give two norms of a strong culture

  • business specific language
  • workplace procedures (regular meetings)
• what are the four classifications of culture?

  • power
  • person
  • role
  • task