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What is included in the Artifacts level of Schein's culture model?
What is included in the Artifacts level of Schein's culture model?
- Architecture and design of the workplace (correct)
- Unconscious assumptions and behaviors
- Philosophies and values of the organization
- Mission and vision statements
Which level of Schein's culture model represents the deeply embedded and unconscious assumptions of an organization?
Which level of Schein's culture model represents the deeply embedded and unconscious assumptions of an organization?
- Espoused values
- Workplace policies
- Artifacts
- Assumptions (correct)
What is an example of Espoused values in an organization?
What is an example of Espoused values in an organization?
- A company's mission statement (correct)
- A well-designed office space
- An employee's refusal to work late hours
- A manager's behavior towards an employee
What can be inferred from an employee's behavior, such as refusing to work late hours?
What can be inferred from an employee's behavior, such as refusing to work late hours?
What is a characteristic of the Assumptions level of Schein's culture model?
What is a characteristic of the Assumptions level of Schein's culture model?
What is the primary purpose of the Espoused values level in an organization?
What is the primary purpose of the Espoused values level in an organization?
What do the Architectural design and beautification of the workplace represent in Schein's culture model?
What do the Architectural design and beautification of the workplace represent in Schein's culture model?
What can be inferred about an organization's culture when female employees are dominated by male employees?
What can be inferred about an organization's culture when female employees are dominated by male employees?
What is a characteristic of the Assumptions level in Schein's culture model?
What is a characteristic of the Assumptions level in Schein's culture model?
At which level of Schein's culture model are an organization's stated values and rules of behavior expressed?
At which level of Schein's culture model are an organization's stated values and rules of behavior expressed?
Study Notes
Schein's Levels of Culture
- Artifacts: Tangible, evident, or verbally identifiable elements in an organization, including:
- Architecture
- Beautification of the workplace
- Careful design
- Espoused Values: The organization's stated values and rules of behavior, expressed in:
- Mission
- Vision
- Philosophies
- Values of the organization
- Assumptions: Deeply embedded, taken-for-granted behaviors that are:
- Unconscious
- Constituting the deep essence of culture
- Integrated into the work culture
- Recognizable in actions of employees and management
- Examples:
- Employees refusing to work late hours
- Male employees dominating female employees
Schein's Levels of Culture
- Artifacts: Tangible, evident, or verbally identifiable elements in an organization, including:
- Architecture
- Beautification of the workplace
- Careful design
- Espoused Values: The organization's stated values and rules of behavior, expressed in:
- Mission
- Vision
- Philosophies
- Values of the organization
- Assumptions: Deeply embedded, taken-for-granted behaviors that are:
- Unconscious
- Constituting the deep essence of culture
- Integrated into the work culture
- Recognizable in actions of employees and management
- Examples:
- Employees refusing to work late hours
- Male employees dominating female employees
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Description
This quiz covers Schein's three levels of organizational culture, including artifacts, espoused values, and assumptions. Understand the different components that make up an organization's culture.
