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29/03/2014
Think about any part time job you may have or indeed life at university, what do you like about the organisation and what do you dislike. For example Do you think there are too many rules ? Do you like the environment because it is relaxed ? Do you hate wearing a uniform ? Do you like the fact they always offer promotion to existing members of staff. Do you like the way everyone works as a team ? Do you like the fact they celebrate with cakes on your birthday ? Do these facts make you work less or harder ?
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All of these activities make up an organisations culture A Manager must identify which type of culture will develop a more productive, motivated and stable workforce. Elements of the existing organisation which are leading to dissatisfied staff, high levels of absence and turnover are parts of the culture which must be changed.
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Organisational Culture
So lets consider what we mean by culture:
The Culture of an organisation is one of the intangible aspects of a company which affect how employees behave and carry out their daily activities. A Manager must design an appropriate culture.
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Basic Assumptions
In Scheins view, basic assumptions lie at the very core of an organisations culture. They are often so fundamental they are taken for granted. Typical basic assumptions include: The basis on which individuals are respected The basis of the firms ability to compete The use of involvement and participation How and whom makes decisions
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Language The way managers speak to subordinates and vice versa is a clear indicator of culture
Symbols Used as a way of communicating, these is include the way an office is set out.
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Hands on Management senior managers should walk the floor and implement effective communication eg open plan offices, open door policy and involvement/participation.
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Characteristics of a Culture
Lean Staff flat structures with few levels of management.
Training and Development ensure everyone in the organisation is trained and understands the philosophy of the company
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Product or Procedure led Controlled by traditional managers who have worked their way up the organisation Conservative in attitude Resistant to change Inward looking A risk avoider
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