Schein's Three Levels of Organizational Culture
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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?

  • Espoused values
  • Workplace policies
  • Artifacts
  • Assumptions (correct)
  • 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?

    <p>The organization's underlying cultural assumptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the Assumptions level of Schein's culture model?

    <p>It is deeply embedded and unconscious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Espoused values level in an organization?

    <p>To formally express the organization's values and rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the Architectural design and beautification of the workplace represent in Schein's culture model?

    <p>Artifacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about an organization's culture when female employees are dominated by male employees?

    <p>The organization's Assumptions level is biased</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the Assumptions level in Schein's culture model?

    <p>It is a deeply embedded, unconscious behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which level of Schein's culture model are an organization's stated values and rules of behavior expressed?

    <p>Espoused values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    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.

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