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What is the primary focus of an indulgent culture in an organization?
What is the primary focus of an indulgent culture in an organization?
Which of the following is a characteristic of organizational climate?
Which of the following is a characteristic of organizational climate?
What is the primary focus of organizational psychology?
What is the primary focus of organizational psychology?
What is the relationship between organizational culture and climate?
What is the relationship between organizational culture and climate?
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What is the key difference between organizational culture and climate?
What is the key difference between organizational culture and climate?
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What is the primary goal of assessing organizational culture and climate?
What is the primary goal of assessing organizational culture and climate?
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What is the primary goal of non-profit organizations?
What is the primary goal of non-profit organizations?
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What type of organizational goal is focused on achieving a specific output or outcome?
What type of organizational goal is focused on achieving a specific output or outcome?
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What is the main characteristic of a complex system like an organization?
What is the main characteristic of a complex system like an organization?
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What is the impact of organizational climate on employee behavior?
What is the impact of organizational climate on employee behavior?
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What is the relationship between organizational culture and climate?
What is the relationship between organizational culture and climate?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of restrained cultures?
Which of the following is a characteristic of restrained cultures?
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What is the scientist-practitioner approach in organizational psychology?
What is the scientist-practitioner approach in organizational psychology?
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How can organizational climate change over time?
How can organizational climate change over time?
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Which type of organizational culture is characterized by a hierarchical structure and centralized decision-making?
Which type of organizational culture is characterized by a hierarchical structure and centralized decision-making?
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What is the primary focus of feminine cultures in an organization?
What is the primary focus of feminine cultures in an organization?
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In an organization with high uncertainty avoidance, what is the primary approach to decision-making?
In an organization with high uncertainty avoidance, what is the primary approach to decision-making?
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Which type of organizational culture emphasizes group harmony, loyalty, and cooperation?
Which type of organizational culture emphasizes group harmony, loyalty, and cooperation?
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What is the primary focus of organizations with a long-term orientation?
What is the primary focus of organizations with a long-term orientation?
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Which type of organizational culture is characterized by a flatter structure and decentralized decision-making?
Which type of organizational culture is characterized by a flatter structure and decentralized decision-making?
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What is the primary focus of masculine cultures in an organization?
What is the primary focus of masculine cultures in an organization?
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Which type of organizational culture is characterized by a preference for flexibility and risk-taking?
Which type of organizational culture is characterized by a preference for flexibility and risk-taking?
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Study Notes
Organizational Culture and Climate
- Organizational culture refers to the degree to which an organization allows or encourages the gratification of individual desires and impulses versus emphasizing self-control and strict social norms.
- Indulgent cultures emphasize leisure, personal happiness, and freedom of expression, while restrained cultures emphasize discipline, regulation, and self-control.
Organizational Climate
- Organizational climate refers to the shared perceptions and experiences of employees, reflecting their feelings about the work environment, relationships, and growth opportunities.
- It is often described as the "mood" or "atmosphere" of the organization.
- Characteristics of organizational climate include:
- Perceptual nature: based on individual perceptions and interpretations of the work environment.
- Multidimensional: encompasses a wide range of factors, such as leadership styles, communication patterns, reward systems, and work-life balance.
- Temporal: can change relatively quickly in response to events, interventions, or changes in leadership or strategy.
- Measurable: can be assessed through employee surveys, interviews, or other feedback mechanisms.
The Relationship Between Organizational Culture and Climate
- Culture shapes climate: values, beliefs, and assumptions give rise to observable patterns of behavior and interaction.
- Climate can shift culture: reinforcing or challenging the prevailing culture can lead to gradual shifts in the organizational culture.
Organizational Goals
- Goals can be classified as official, operative, or unofficial.
- Organizational culture shapes behavior through shared values and beliefs.
Types of Organizations
- For-profit organizations
- Non-profit organizations
- Government organizations
- Educational organizations
Organizational Psychology
- The scientific study of human behavior in the workplace and organizations.
- Historical development of the field
- Importance in the modern workplace
- The scientist-practitioner approach
Power Distance
- Acceptance and expectation of unequal distribution of power and authority.
- High power distance: hierarchical structure, centralized decision-making.
- Low power distance: flatter structure, decentralized decision-making.
Uncertainty Avoidance
- Refers to discomfort with ambiguity and change.
- High uncertainty avoidance: formal rules and procedures.
- Low uncertainty avoidance: flexibility and risk-taking.
Individualism vs. Collectivism
- Individualistic cultures: emphasize personal achievement, autonomy, and competition.
- Collectivistic cultures: emphasize group harmony, loyalty, and cooperation.
Masculinity vs. Femininity
- The degree to which an organization values traditionally masculine traits (e.g., assertiveness, competitiveness) versus traditionally feminine traits (e.g., cooperation, nurturing).
- Masculine cultures: focus on achievement, success, and material rewards.
- Feminine cultures: focus on quality of life, relationships, and work-life balance.
Long-term vs. Short-term Orientation
- The extent to which an organization prioritizes long-term planning and delayed gratification versus short-term results and immediate rewards.
- Long-term orientation: emphasis on perseverance, thrift, and adaptability.
- Short-term orientation: emphasis on quick results, tradition, and social obligations.
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Understand how organizational culture influences employee behavior and effectiveness, including indulgent and restrained cultures, and their impact on personal happiness and freedom of expression.
