BU288 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Organizational Culture, Social Influence, Work Hard, Play Hard
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Culture represents a true way of life an organization"s culture becomes obvious only when it is contrasted with that of other organizations or when it undergoes changes. Once a culture is well established it can persist despite turnover among organizational members, providing social continuity. The content of a culture can involve matters that are internal to the organization or external. Culture can have a strong impact on both organizational performance and member satisfaction. Socialization both depends on and shapes the culture of the organization. Organizational culture the shared beliefs, values, and assumptions that exist in an organization. Culture provides uniqueness and social identity to organizations. These shared beliefs, values, and assumptions determine the norms that develop and the patterns of behaviour that emerge from these norms. Subcultures smaller cultures that develop within a larger organizational culture that are based on differences in training, occupation, or departmental goals. Effective organizations will develop an overarching culture that manages such divisions.
