10.1. Organizational Culture

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is organizational culture?

   Hint

   Think about what drives interactions in a workplace.

2. 2.

   Name one characteristic of organizational culture.

   Hint

   Recall what influences behavior.

3. 3.

   What defines organizational culture?

   • A. Individual behaviors
   • B. Shared values
   • norms
   • and practices
   • C. Company profits

   Hint

   Think of how members behave together.

4. 4.

   True or False: Artifacts are the deepest level of Schein’s cultural model.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What is visible and what is hidden?

5. 5.

   How would you design an intervention to strengthen organizational culture in a newly merged company?

   Hint

   Consider what unites and motivates employees.

6. 6.

   Analyze a situation where a company’s culture led to a significant positive or negative outcome.

   Hint

   Look for lessons learned regarding culture impact.