BLOG – 10 – Organizational Culture
BLOG – 10 – Organizational Culture Figure 1 - Organizational Culture The culture of a company determines how employees should conduct themselves. Leaders build shared views and values, which are then conveyed and reinforced through numerous techniques, ultimately impacting employee perceptions, behaviors, and understanding. An organization's culture is defined as a set of shared views, values, and assumptions among its members (Schein, 1985). “Any leader or manager who needs to improve the organizational effectiveness of his or her institution should be able to diagnose the organizational culture” (Gamage, 2006). Types of Organizational Cultures 1. Clan Culture. Clan culture is more common in traditional organizations than in digital ones. Because these businesses are frequently family-owned, employees are frequently nurtured through interpersonal connections or mentoring programs. Naturally, all of this is d...