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• Basic assumptions & beliefs


  Assumptions are usually based on something we have learned previously and do not question. As part of our belief system, assumptions help us form judgments, make meaning, and draw conclusions about what is happening and what others are thinking. When information is missing, they help us complete our own story.
• Cultural artifacts


  Refers to the tangible and visible elements that represent the values, beliefs, and behaviors of an organization. These artifacts can take various forms, such as symbols, rituals, language, and physical objects.
• Values


  The fundamental beliefs and principles that drive the organization and shape its culture. They serve as a compass for decision-making and behavior, influencing how employees prioritize their actions and interact with others.
• Norms


  The unwritten rules or informal guidelines that define acceptable behavior within a corporate culture. They shape the way employees interact, communicate, and collaborate with colleagues, superior and clients.
• Content of Corporate Culture

  
  

  Corporate culture is not only created by the founders, management, and employees of a company, but is also influenced by national cultures and traditions, economic trends, international trade, company size, and products.
• Strength of corporate culture

  • Provide for a positive workplace environment
  • Create an engaged, enthusiastic, and motivated workforce
  • Attract high value employees
  • Drive and improve performance quality and productivity
  • Result in favorable business results
  • Underpin a company's longevity
  • Strengthen return on investment (ROI)
  • Provide an implacable competitive advantage
  • Clarify for employees the goals of their positions, departments, and a company overall
  • Contribute to the diversification of the workforce
• cooperations

  
  

  Culture of cooperation fosters a positive work environment where employees feel empowered to work together towards shared objectives. This can result in increased productivity as teams are better able to leverage each other's strengths and resources to accomplish tasks more efficiently.
• Decision-making


  Shapes the strategic direction of the organization. When decisions are aligned with the company's mission, vision, and values, it ensures that the organization moves forward cohesively towards its goals. Conversely, misaligned decisions can lead to confusion and inefficiency.
• Control


  The process by which management ensures that resources are obtained and used effectively and efficiently in the accomplishment of the organization's objectives. Control can be direct, such as through supervision, or indirect, such as through the establishment of policies and procedures.
• Formal procedure


  The documented processes that guide operations and activities within an organization. These include policies, rules, guidelines, and standards that dictate how tasks and decisions are to be carried out.
• Clans


  Groups of individuals within the organization that share common goals, values, and behaviors. These could be departments, project teams, or other units working together towards a specific objective.
• Communication


  The shared values, beliefs, and norms that determine how individuals within an organization interact and communicate with each other.
• Commitment


  Organizational commitment refers to the extent to which an employee identifies with an organization and commits to its goals.