Culture:

The system of beliefs,

customs, values, and
institutions shared and
transmitted by members
of a particular group or
organization

Elements of Culture:
1.Artifacts: things representing group beliefs & culture
2.Values: beliefs about use of time and hard work; the way things ought to be (according to founder)
3. Basic assumptions: core beliefs of the group,
relationship between individuals and group, supervisorsupervisee relationships, risk-taking,new worker orientation, benefits

CULTURAL DIMENSIONS OR LEVELS OF

CULTURE

1.Dominant culture

- majority of members share

the core
values
2.sub culture values shared by small group.
arise out of problems, experience ..,
3.Authoritarian culture leader of the orgn., have
full control over subordinates
4.Participative culture- superiors motivate
subordinates to perform a
task
5.strong culture- core values of the orgn., has
been
accepted by large
no., of employees
6.weak culture -sharing few values by employees.

Understanding
Organizational Culture
Antecedents
Founders values
Industry &
business
environment
National culture
Senior leaders
vision and
behavior

Organizational
Culture
Observable
artifacts
Espoused values

Organizationa
l Structure &
Practices

Group &
Social
Processes
Socialization

Reward
systems

Mentoring
Decision
making
Group
dynamics
Communication
Influence &
empowerment
Leadership

Organizational
design

Basic
assumptions

Organizationa
l Outcomes
Effectiveness
Innovation &
stress

Collective
Attitudes &
Behavior
Work attitudes
Job satisfaction
Motivation