MGT 320 Study Guide - Final Guide: Kurt Lewin, Playboy Bunny, Organizational Culture
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Organizational culture: is a system of shared values, assumptions, beliefs, and norms that unite the members of an organization, visible culture. Is one that an observer can hear, feel, or see: espoused values. Are not readily observed but instead are the ways managers and employees explain and justify actions and decisions: core values. A firm"s principles that are widely shared, operate unconsciously, and are considered. The importance of culture nonnegotiable: organization culture can be a critical factor in determining the competitiveness of an organization, employee self-management. Keeping workers in line consists of a variety of rational means to coordinate and control employees. Organizational culture can induce employees to behave in a particular way without close supervision or formal control mechanisms: stability. Culture provides a sense of continuity in the midst of rapid change and intense competitive pressure: socialization. One key hurdle new employees face is finding out how to fit in .
