Unit 8: What is organizational culture?

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What is organizational culture influenced by?

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Beliefs and assumptions.

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Where do beliefs and assumptions come from?

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They come from things we hear, observe, learn, and try.

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What happens when things we try in an organization sometimes work or don't?

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We rethink and try again.

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What do Jim and his friends do after graduating?

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They team up to form an organization of their own.

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What do organizations need to do in order to succeed?

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They need to be able to adapt.

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What lies underneath the surface of an organizational culture?

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Assumptions, beliefs, perceptions, thoughts, and feelings.

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How is organizational culture learned?

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It grows as we gain experience from our work and move on together over time.

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Why are the lessons from the past important for future generations?

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They are important for survival, development, evolution, and success.