WORK CULTURE - A Definition

The “work culture” of an organization is a product of

its history, traditions, values and vision.

“a pattern of basic group assumptions that has worked

well enough to be considered valid, and, therefore, is
taught to new members as the correct way to perceive,
think and feel.”
 Key values of Work Culture
Accountability Flexibility
Adaptability Good Morale
Collaboration Innovation
Collegiality Professionalism
Commitment Quality
Continuous Quality Recognition and Rewards
Improvement Risk – Talking
Courtesy and Respect Scholarship
Diversity Service – Orientation
Effective Communication Stewardship over Self –
Empowerment Equity Interest
Excellence Trust
Developing Positive Work Culture
Objective
 To develop familiarity with factors influencing work
culture in Indian organizations
 To appreciate the use of measurement of work culture
 To develop skills and values for developing work culture
 To analyze relationship between work culture and
performance of department/organization

For: Executives of various functional areas at senior and

middle levels in Public Sector/Private
sector/Government/Cooperative, who have a commitment
for achieving result as well as higher productivity through
people
Contents

 Understanding Work Related Behaviour and

Components of Work Culture
 Work Culture; Individual and Interpersonal Issues
 Tools for Developing Work Culture
 Leadership and Team Building Skills
 Work Culture and Higher Performance
 Managerial Effectiveness
 Developing Positive Work Culture at Departmental and
Organizational Level
 The 5F culture at Work
Fast: The organization believes in speedy actions in
whatever we do.
Friendly: The organization believes in and practices
strong people orientation
Flexible: Believes in the spirit of innovation to
respond to changing business situation.
Fun: Believe in having fun at the work place while
focusing on complex business problems
Focused: The organization remains strongly focused
on its business objectives and strategies.
Elements of +ve Work Culture

1. Equal Opportunity Employment

2. Recognition and Rewards
c) Unit-wise reward system
d) Excellence Rewards
e) Set up a parent’s group
f) Family friendly working practices
a) Be positive in all respects
b) Setting up work culture Task Force
c) Be empowered
d) Work with creativity
e) Improve the quality of work life (QWL)
f) adapt the policy of Achievement and Enjoyment