COMM 292 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Ethical Movement, Organizational Commitment, Organizational Culture
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Groups with high turnover or that face challenges may not develop cultures. Artifacts: aspects of an organization"s culture that you see, hear, and feel. Beliefs: understanding of how objects and ideas relate to each other. Values: stable, long-lasting beliefs about what is happening. Assumptions: taken-for-granted notions of how something should be. There are seven primary characteristics that capture the essence of an organization"s culture. Innovation and risk-taking: degree to which employees are encouraged to be innovative and risk-taking. Attention to detail: employees are expected to work with precision, analysis and attention to detail. Outcome oriented: management focuses on results, or outcomes, rather that on techniques and processes. People orientation: management decisions take into consideration the effect of outcomes on people within the organization. Team orientation: work activities are organized around teams rather than individuals. Aggressiveness: people are aggressive and competitive rather than easygoing and supportive. Stability: organizational activities emphasize maintaining status quo is contrast to growth.
