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According to Edgar Schein, how did he define 'organizational culture'?
According to Edgar Schein, how did he define 'organizational culture'?
- A system of rewards and punishments
- A set of organizational rules and regulations
- A shared vision and mission statement
- A pattern of basic assumptions acquired by group members over time (correct)
Who first introduced the concept of culture in the organizational context?
Who first introduced the concept of culture in the organizational context?
- Edgar Schein
- Elliott Jaques (correct)
- Ravasi and Schultz
- None of the above
What was the focus of Elliott Jaques' book 'The Changing Culture of a Factory'?
What was the focus of Elliott Jaques' book 'The Changing Culture of a Factory'?
- The impact of technology on organizational culture
- The role of leadership in shaping organizational culture
- The influence of external factors on organizational culture
- The description, analysis, and development of corporate group behaviors (correct)
Which company was involved in the case study discussed in Elliott Jaques' book?
Which company was involved in the case study discussed in Elliott Jaques' book?
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Who characterized organization in 2006?
Who characterized organization in 2006?
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Study Notes
Organizational Culture
- Edgar Schein defined 'organizational culture' as a pattern of shared basic assumptions that are learned by a group as it solves its problems of external adaptation and internal integration.
Introduction of Organizational Culture Concept
- The concept of culture in the organizational context was first introduced by Elliott Jaques.
Elliott Jaques' Book
- The focus of Elliott Jaques' book 'The Changing Culture of a Factory' was on the Glacier Metal Company.
Case Study
- The case study discussed in Elliott Jaques' book involved the Glacier Metal Company.
Organizational Characterization
- In 2006, Edgar Schein characterized organization.
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