Different Kinds of Culture
Organizations culture has generally been interrelated to management. Structural stability and integration of superior standard are the essential factors which leads the organizational culture to effective management.
Counter Culture
Different management departments and managers were forced to gain advantage from values and beliefs which were shared among them to come under countercultures. The organization's performance is based upon contribution of strong culture leads to strong association between performance and management.
Sub Culture
Sub culture interprets organizations segments with different sets of norms, values and beliefs on basis of geographical areas, job requirements and department goals. The dedication of employees towards organization basis upon employee perception that affects upon culture. The social interaction of workplace outside the organization considers well for few groups.
Strong Culture
It should be consider the values and beliefs which the employees holds strongly. It is considered when employee embraces greater part of culture. It has been agreed with the managers regarding the reduction in gaps on employee relationship. The policies, procedures and objectives designed by top mangers must influence upon behaviour of employees so that competitive advantage have been gained.
Weak Culture
The loosely united organization culture that helps in pushing through attitudes and beliefs of individuals to be more innovative. The diversity between personal objectives and organizational goals has creative management of rules and procedures which creates perfect association between them.
(Awadh & Saad, 2013)
(Relationship between Organizational Culture and
Performance Management Practices, 2011)
References
Awadh, A. M. & Saad, A. M., 2013. International
Review of Management and Business Research. Impact of Organizational Culture
on Employee Performance, 2(1), p. 8.
Relationship
between Organizational Culture and Performance Management Practices (2011) Ehtesham ul Mujeeb, Muhammad Tahir Masood,
Muhammad Shakil Ahmad.
True Anjanika It doesn't matter counter culture, Sub culture, strong culture, or weak culture the organisation has to make decisions to stay alive to achieve their task towards survival group.
ReplyDeleteYes Chamila. What ever the culture is, it leads the organization to effective management.
DeleteOrganization culture provides us the internal control mechanism and a strong sense of identification with employees attitudes towards to the organization
ReplyDeleteTaking part in culture can profit people from multiple points of view, some of which are profoundly close to home. They are a wellspring of enjoyment and wonder, and can give sincerely and mentally moving encounters, regardless of whether pleasurable or agitating, that energize festivity or thought.
DeleteAccording to Robert E. Quinn and Kim S. Cameron at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, there are four types of organizational culture: Clan, Adhocracy, Market, and Hierarchy. Clan oriented cultures are family-like, with a focus on mentoring, nurturing, and “doing things together.”
ReplyDeleteYes Divya. There are four types of culture. They are,
Delete1. Clan Culture
2. Adhocracy Culture
3. Market Culture
4. Hierarchy Culture
The above are different types of culture. There will be more types like,
1. Ideal Culture
2. Real Culture
3. Material Culture
4. Non-material Culture etc
Great article. There's a quite of information to get hold of on organizational culture.
ReplyDeleteAll cultures promote some forms of behavior, and inhibit others. Some are well suited to rapid and repeated change, others to slow incremental development of the institution.
ReplyDeleteYes true
DeleteWhile any given company culture will evolve with time — especially as the team grows and onboards new hires — you can take steps to tailor your culture to better fit your organization’s values and mission. But first, you need to understand the type of organizational culture that currently exists at your company.
ReplyDeleteExactly first we need to understand the existing culture in an organization.
DeleteGood article.Cultures enhance the quality of life and increases overall well-being for both individuals and communities.
ReplyDeleteThank you chathuri
DeleteIt is very important as HR managers to study these cultures because it is HR managers duty to build and maintain the organizational culture. Though we cannot see a direct link between the corporate culture to the companies bottom line, it is vital to retain existing talent or attract new talent. Good one!
ReplyDeleteTrue. Definitely HR managers should study these culture. Thank you
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