ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE

Naveen Raj D.S

CULTURE A culture is a way of life of a group of

people - the behaviours, beliefs, values, and symbols that they accept, generally without thinking about them, and that are passed along by communication and imitation from one generation to the next.

What is Organizational Culture?

Organizational culture is the collective behaviour of humans who are part of an organization and the meanings that the people attach to their actions.

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE

Includes the organization values, visions, norms, working language, systems, symbols, beliefs and habits.

It is also the pattern of such collective behaviours and assumptions that are taught to new organizational members.

Organizational culture affects the way people and groups interact with each other, with clients, and with stakeholders

Definition Organisational Culture is defined as the

way in which members of an organisation relate to each other, their work and the outside world in comparison to other organisations.

Seven primary characteristics Innovation and risk takingAttention to detailsOutcome orientationPeople orientationTeam orientationAggressiveness Stability

Organizational Culture – it differs from Organizational Culture – it differs from organization to organizationorganization to organization

Functions of Organizational Culture Has a boundary defining role, it creates

distinction between one organization and others

Provides a sense of identity to members and increases their commitment to the organization

Enhances stability of the social system Is a sense-making and control mechanism that

guides and shapes employee’s attitudes and behavior.

Culture reinforces the values of the organization

Defines the rules of the game Creates organizational climate

Philosophyof the

Organization’sFounders

OrganizationalCultureSelection

TopManagement

Socialization

How Organizational Culture Form? (Creating and Sustaining Culture)

Organizational culture to a large extent determines the performance of the employees.

Therefore, it is in the interest of organizations to eliminate negative factors that slow down employee performance in order to foster a positive workplace environment or a positive organizational culture.

Organisational culture vs. Employee Performance

Creating a positive Organizational Culture

1. Building on Employee Strengths2. Rewarding more than punishing3. Emphasizing vitality and growth