What are Charles Handy's Gods of Management?

The video explores Charles Handy's 'Gods of Management' model, which categorizes organizational cultures into four types based on Greek mythology: Power (Zeus), Roles (Apollo), Task (Athena), and Person (Dionysus). Each culture is defined by its level of formality and centralization, influencing leadership styles and organizational dynamics. Power culture is centralized and led by a dominant figure, roles culture is structured and bureaucratic, task culture is meritocratic and problem-solving, and person culture is individualistic and creative.

What are the two main factors Handy uses to categorize organizational cultures?

• Size and location of the organization

• Formality and centralization of power

• Profitability and market share

• Employee satisfaction and turnover rate

Which Greek god is the Power Culture associated with, and what is a key characteristic of this culture?

• Dionysus; personal freedom and creativity

• Apollo; stability and structure

• Athena; problem-solving and innovation

• Zeus; a single powerful leader

In which type of organizations is the Power Culture most commonly found?

• Startups and political parties

• Educational institutions and non-profits

• Consultancies and research organizations

• Law firms and accounting practices

What is a defining feature of the Role Culture?

• Focus on personal freedom

• High levels of creativity and innovation

• Emphasis on problem-solving

• Clear roles and processes

Which Greek god is associated with the Task Culture, and what is its primary focus?

• Athena; problem-solving and meritocracy

• Dionysus; personal freedom

• Apollo; stability and structure

• Zeus; centralized power

What is a potential downside of the Person Culture?

• Lack of innovation

• Over-reliance on a single leader

• Difficulty in adapting to change

• High levels of competition and discord

In which type of organizations is the Person Culture typically found?

• Consultancies and research organizations

• Educational institutions and non-profits

• Law firms and accounting practices

• Startups and political parties