7 Definitions of Organizational Culture John Spacey, updated on
Organizational culture are the beliefs, norms, unwritten rules, habits, expectations, stories, symbols and politics of an organization. Culture is typically slow to change and is an element of stability in the fastest of firms. The following are general definitions of organizational culture.
Definition (1)The realities of an organization's behavior that exists beyond the structures, policies, processes and information set forth by management.Definition (2)The durable social constructs of an organization.Definition (3)The prevailing values, ethics, customs, habits, knowledge and political climate that wrap an organization.Definition (4)A competitive advantage or disadvantage derived from the patterns of behavior that are entrenched in organizations and teams.Definition (5)A subculture that emerges from the shared experiences of coworkers.Definition (6)A collection of social and cognitive tendencies that become the mainstream culture of a firm.Definition (7)Firmly embraced social practices and beliefs that are shaped by the history of a firm.Next: Examples of Organizational CultureMore about organizational culture:
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