Describe the common characteristics of organizational culture. Compare the functional and dysfunctional effects of organizational culture on people and the organization.

Week 12 Chapter 16 Organizational Culture

Reading Assignment Chapter 16

Read Chapter 16 Organizational Culture pages 542-572
Chapter 16 Organizational Culture

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

16-1 Describe the common characteristics of organizational culture.
16-2 Compare the functional and dysfunctional effects of organizational culture on people and the organization.
16-3 Identify the factors that create and sustain an organization’s culture.
16-4 Show how culture is transmitted to employees.
16-5 Describe the similarities and differences in creating an ethical culture, a positive culture, and a spiritual culture.

16-6 Show how national culture can affect the way organizational culture is transported to another country.

Week 12 Chapter 16 Yellowdig Assignment
For your Week 12 Yellowdig Assignment, discuss the following questions;

1. What factors create and sustain an organizational culture?
2. How is culture transmitted to employees?