Organizational Culture
- 1. Info6510 (6)Organizational Culture By: Dr. Nabhan AlHarrasi
- 2. Definition • “the way we do things around here” • “A pattern of basic assumptions invented, discovered or developed by a given group as it learns to cope with its problems of external adaption and internal integration that has worked well enough to be considered valuable and, therefore, to be taught to new members as the correct way to perceive, think and feel in relation to those problems”
- 3. The nature of Organizational Culture • It is a soft aspect of an organization, the details of which are carried in people’s minds, and even though they may not be aware of doing so, they use this information to interpret what surrounds them, for example to judge whether something is right or wrong, appropriate or inappropriate.
- 4. The nature of Organizational Culture Basic Assumptions Values & Beliefs Creations
- 5. The effects of culture on Organizational Performance • Culture in generally a strong effect on people’s behaviour • Researchers believe that culture is a key component in the performance of a successful companies. • Performance can be influence by: 1. Culture direction: the extent to which an organization’s culture helps it achieve it goals 2. Culture strength: the influence of a culture on the behaviour of organizational members. 3. The homogeneity of an organization's culture
- 6. Four elements of Organizational culture Organizational Culture Values Communication Culture Networks Organizational Heroes
- 7. Functions of Organization’s Culture • Organizational Identity • Collective Commitment • Stability of the system • Understanding what is going On
- 8. Challenges • Pressure from internationalization on Organizational culture • The development of human resources • Stability • Adaptation • Relationships between members • Sharing of ideas and decision