10.3. Organizational Culture vs. Organizational Climate

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define organizational culture.

   Hint

   Consider what guides the behavior in an organization.

2. 2.

   How is organizational climate typically measured?

   Hint

   Think of how you gather people’s feelings about a workplace.

3. 3.

   What does organizational culture refer to?

   • Shared values and beliefs
   • Employee perceptions and feelings
   • Company policies

   Hint

   Think about the personality of an organization.

4. 4.

   True or False: Organizational climate is typically easier to measure than culture.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the method of gathering feedback.

5. 5.

   Analyze a company's culture and climate. How do they reinforce or contradict each other? Provide examples.

   Hint

   Evaluate how leadership and policies can affect both.

6. 6.

   Propose a strategy to improve an organization with a negative climate but a positive culture.

   Hint

   Consider which aspects improve daily experiences.