Chapter 8, Problem 5UTC

Summary Introduction

To determine:

12 mechanisms employed by organization’s members to teach each other preferred values, beliefs, expectations, and behaviors.

Introduction-

Organizational culture is the bedrock for a good organizational growth. It influences the way organization grows, the way it sustains, and achieves a large multinational conglomerate culture.

Solution-

Organizations teach their members their specific cultures in various ways. The following are main mechanisms used by the members to teach each other preferred values, beliefs, expectations, and behaviors.

1. Official statements
2. Slogans and Buzzwords
3. System of Daily Huddles
4. Rites and Events Celebrations
5. Stories Sharing
6. Management handling of crisis
7. Role modeling and Training
8. Hold Frequent Meetings and conference calls
9. Sharing information about all rules and Active Performance management system
10. Organizational goals and performance criteria
11. Measurable and controllable activities
12. Clear Demarcation of systems and procedures