MG201 Ch14
MG201 Ch14
Organisational
Culture
Organisational Culture Defined
• The basic pattern of shared values and
assumptions shared within the
organisation
• Defines what is important and
unimportant
• Company’s DNA—invisible, yet
powerful template that shapes
employee behaviour
Organisational
culture
• Observable symbols
and signs of culture
• Physical structures,
ceremonies, language,
stories
• Maintain and transmit
organisation’s culture