BUS 272 Study Guide - Final Guide: Organizational Commitment, Organizational Culture, Egalitarianism

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Business Administration
• Course: BUS 272
• Professor: Likeya

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What is organizations culture: definition of organizational culture. A system of shared meaning held by members that distinguishes the organization from other organizations. The degree to which employees are encouraged to be innovative and take risks. The degree to which employees are expected to work with precision, analysis, and attention to detail. The degree to which management focuses on results, rather than on the techniques and processes used to achieve these outcomes. The degree to which management decisions take into consideration the effect of outcomes on people within the organization. The degree to which work activities are organized around teams rather than individuals. The degree to which people are aggressive and competitive rather than easygoing and supportive. The degree to which organizational activities emphasize maintaining the status quo in contrast to growth. Layer of culture are: beliefs, values, and assumptions: levels of culture: Artifa(cid:272)ts: aspe(cid:272)ts of a(cid:374) orga(cid:374)izatio(cid:374)"s (cid:272)ulture that (cid:455)ou see, hear, a(cid:374)d feel.