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Chapter 11- Organizational Structure

Organizational structure involves a complex interplay of various elements that shape the culture within a company. Artifacts such as stories, physical structures, rituals, ceremonies, and language form the visible layer of this culture.

Chapter 11- Organizational Structure

Chapter 11- Organizational Structure

ideals, expected conduct, and societal circumstances

The way through which persons gain knowledge of

within the institution.

knowledge necessary for their duties

Organizational Socialization

Stages socialization

Elements of Organizational culture

Organizational culture
-Implicit mental models,idea protoypes of behaviour
-Unconscious,taken for granted beliefs
Shared assumptions
-Evaluate what is good or bad, right or wrong
-Conscious beliefs
Shared values
Artifacts of organizational culture
Stories and legends
Rituals and ceremonies
Language
Physical structure

Organizational function

Organizational identity - Give members an organizational identity
Social system stability - Promote social system stability
Sense-making device -Shape behavior by helping members make sense of their surroundings
Collective commitment -Facilitate collective commitment

Organizational culture profile

Organizational Culture Dimensions
Aggressiveness
Outcome orientation
Respect for people
Stability
Innovation
Attention to detail
Team orientation
Dimensions characteristics
Competitive, low emphasis on social responsibility
Collaboration, people-oriented
Precise, analytic
Action oriented, high expectations, results oriented
Fairness, tolerance
Predictability, security, rule-oriented
Experimenting, opportunity seeking, risk taking, few rules, low cautiousness

The Importance of Organizational Culture

Contigencies of Organizational Culture & Effectiveness
Create an adaptive culture External focus, process focus, ownership, proactive
Avoid strength to level of corporate cult Cults restrict mental models, suppress subcultures
Ensure culture-environment fit

Strengthening Organizational Culture

External contraction is selling off elements of the firm
Attracting, selecting and socializing employees
Actions of founders and leaders
Aligning Artifacts
Introducing culturally consistent rewards