Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Corporate Culture
Corporate Culture
definition
Set of key behavior ,beliefs and shared understanding that are shared
by members of the organization Define basic organizational values and communicates to new members
the correct way to think and act. Each firm has a distinct culture.
success
Because it is difficult to change
Levels of Culture
Culture exists at two levels
At the surface are visible and observable behaviors , dress, actions,
symbols, stories, and ceremonies that are shared. Invisible elements reflect deeper values such as underlying assumptions, beliefs, and thought processes or true culture
Interpreting culture
Rites and ceremonies
Stories Symbols
language
Norms of Behavior
strategy
Vision to be
culture
How to behave along the way
c o m m u n i c a t i o n Current situation
strategy
What do we need to focus on