Understanding culture with the organisation is important since it creates healthy and productive work environment while attracting and retaining talented persons with experience.
There are four main types of organisational cultures which is categorizes competing values framework. They are
- Clean Oraganisational Culture
- Adhocracy Oraganisational Culture
- Market Oraganisational Culture
- Hierarchy Oraganisational Culture
Every organization is different, and all of them have a unique culture to organize groups of people. Yet few people know that every organization actually combines a mix of four different types of organizational culture under one leading cultural style, according to research by business professors Robert E. Quinn and Kim S. Cameron at the University of Michigan.
The Clan Culture: This culture is rooted in collaboration. Members share commonalities and see themselves are part of one big family who are active and involved. Leadership takes the form of mentorship, and the organization is bound by commitments and traditions. The main values are rooted in teamwork, communication and consensus.
The Adhocracy Culture: This culture is based on energy and creativity. Employees are encouraged to take risks, and leaders are seen as innovators or entrepreneurs. The organization is held together by experimentation, with an emphasis on individual ingenuity and freedom. The core values are based on change and agility.
The Market Culture: This culture is built upon the dynamics of competition and achieving concrete results. The focus is goal-oriented, with leaders who are tough and demanding. The organization is united by a common goal to succeed and beat all rivals. The main value drivers are market share and profitability.
The Hierarchy Culture: This culture is founded on structure and control. The work environment is formal, with strict institutional procedures in place for guidance. Leadership is based on organized coordination and monitoring, with a culture emphasizing efficiency and predictability. The values include consistency and uniformity.
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Four main types of organizational cultures well explained by Autor. And well explained each how it focus in organizational control and the team work.
ReplyDeleteBut how can an organization figure out which is the strongest among?
This blog gives a clear and short summary of the four types of organizational cultures that the Competing Values Framework talks about. It helps a lot to see how each type of culture fits with certain leadership styles, values, and ways of working. It might be interesting to look into how these cultures change or interact with each other over time as businesses grow or face problems from the outside. In general, it's a helpful resource for anyone who wants to learn more about how culture affects how well an organization works and how engaged its employees are.
ReplyDeleteIt is helpful to understand how different types of culture relate to various leadership styles, values, and work methods. It may be interesting to explore how these cultures change or interact as businesses grow or face challenges. Overall, it is a valuable resource for anyone wishing to learn how culture impacts an organization's effectiveness and employee engagement. Good article
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