Organisational and Corporate Culture

HL – Explain the influences on organisational and corporate culture HL – Describe different types of culture and analyse their effects on motivation and organisational structures HL – Analyse the consequences of culture clashes within and between organisations Learning Objectives

Consequences of culture clashes Many businesses have turned themselves around from potential bankruptcy to success Very often this is achieved by changing the culture of the business The existing culture may be inappropriate and clash with new objectives /07/23/how-do-you-change-an-organizational- culture/ - Read the article and pick out what was done in order to change the culture of the organisation /07/23/how-do-you-change-an-organizational- culture/

Consequences of culture clashes A merger or takeover may result in one of the businesses having to adapt its culture to ensure consistency 09/oct/21/cadbury-kraft-sales-profits- job-losses - Read the article and explain the culture clash 09/oct/21/cadbury-kraft-sales-profits- job-losses What impact may this have on employees and the business in general?

Changing Organisational Culture Changing the value system of a business and attitudes of all staff is never easy Process can take several years It means changing the way people think and act

Changing Organisational Culture Key common elements in effective cultural change are Concentrate on positive aspects of the business Obtain full commitment of people on the top and personnel Establish new objectives and mission statement which accurately reflects new culture Encourage bottom up participation Train staff in new procedures Change the staff reward system

Evaluating Organisational Culture Significance and power of an organisation’s culture to drive peoples behaviour and attitudes shouldn’t be underestimated The impact of culture goes beyond the desire of most people to conform with accepted values Significance and power of an organisation’s culture to drive peoples behaviour and attitudes shouldn’t be underestimated The impact of culture goes beyond the desire of most people to conform with accepted values