BUS 272 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Organizational Commitment, Sensemaking, Organisation Climate

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

Document Summary

System of shared meaning held by members that distinguishes the organization from other organization. Dominant cultures express core values that majority of members share. Subcultures develop in large organizations to reflect common problems or experiences members face in same department or location. If organizations were composed only of numerous subcultures = culture is less powerful. Organizational climate = shared perceptions organizational members have about their organization and work environment. Dozens of dimensions of climate have been studied, including innovation, creativity, communication, warmth, and support. Positive climate for performance, diversity, etc = higher job satisfaction. Institutionalization: valued for itself and not for the goods or services it produces. Barriers to change: shared values don"t agree with those that further organization"s effectiveness. Barriers to diversity: hiring employees who differ from majority in race, age, gender, etc creates paradox -> diverse background may weaken culture. Barriers to acquisitions and mergers: financial advantage and product synergy + cultural compatibility.