BBA102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Organizational Culture, Startup Company, Adhocracy

• School: Macquarie University
• Department: Business Administration
• Course: BBA102
• Professor: All

Document Summary

A system of shared beliefs and values that develops within an organisation and guides the behavior of its members. Four types of organisation culture {textbook, pg 251-252} Family-type organisation, take care of employees therefore they take care of customers, cohesion + collaboration of employees. Respond to changes in the marketplace, value risk taking. Well suited for startup companies, companies undergoing constant change and mature companies in need of innovation for growth. Customers, productivity and profits come before employees, those who deliver well are rewarded. Formalized, structured work environment, efficiency is paramount. Physical manifestations such as manner of dress, awards, myths and stories about the company. Vision and mission statements, visible behavior exhibited by managers and employees. Explicitly stated values and norms preferred by an organisation. Represent values and norms actually exhibited in the organisation. Taken for granted and highly resistant to change. Symbol : an object, act, quality or event that conveys meaning to others.