Organisational Culture and Climate

What is the concept of organisational culture?

System of shared meaning held by its members, expressed in terms of norms, values, attitudes, and beliefs shared by organisational members.

Explain the functions of organisational culture.

Functions include providing a sense of identity, facilitating collective commitment, promoting social system stability, and shaping behavior by helping employees understand why things are done in a certain way.

Identify various factors influencing organisational culture.

Factors include founders' values, industry demands, national culture, organization size, and organizational leadership.

Describe the steps leading to building effective organisational culture.

Steps include conducting a cultural audit, developing a clear vision, socializing employees, and reinforcing the culture through rewards and recognition. Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the concept of organisational climate.

Organisational climate refers to the prevailing atmosphere that is shaped by the organization's values, traditions, customs, and policies, and it influences employees' behavior and attitudes. Signup and view all the answers

What are the dimensions of organisational climate?

Dimensions include autonomy, trust, structure, support, reward system, conflict, and warmth. Signup and view all the answers

What is organisational climate?

Organisational climate consists of a set of characteristics and factors that are perceived by the employees about their organisation. Signup and view all the answers

According to Stoner, Freeman, and Gilbert, how do they define culture?

They describe culture as the complex mixture of assumptions, behaviors, stories, myths, metaphors, and other ideas that fit together to define what it means to be a member of a particular society. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when an organisation is said to be institutionalized?

When an organisation takes on a life of its own, apart from any of its members, and acquires immortality, it is said to be institutionalized. Signup and view all the answers

According to Eliott Jacques, what is an organisational culture?

An organisational culture is the customary or traditional ways of thinking and doing things, which are shared to a greater or lesser extent by all members of the organisation, and which new members must learn and at least partially accept in order to be accepted into the service of the firm. Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary characteristics of an organisation’s culture according to various studies?

Innovation and Risk Taking, Attention to Detail, and Outcome Orientation are the primary characteristics of an organisation’s culture. Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding organisational culture important?

Understanding organisational culture enhances our ability to explain and predict the behavior of people at work. Signup and view all the answers

What is the essential core of organisational culture according to recent understanding?

According to recent understanding, the essential core of organisational culture is a 'system of shared meaning among members.' Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of culture person compatibility?

Culture person compatibility refers to the fit between an individual and the cultural norms, values, and beliefs of the organization. Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions of organisational culture?

The functions of organisational culture include providing a sense of identity, facilitating collective commitment, and enhancing social system stability. Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of development of organisational culture?

The development of organisational culture involves the formation of shared norms, values, and beliefs, and the learning and acceptance of these by the members of the organization. Signup and view all the answers