Quinn and Cameron: Competing Values Model of Organizational Culture

The video explains the Competing Values Framework by Quinn and Cameron, which categorizes organizational cultures into four types: clan, adhocracy, hierarchy, and market. Each type is defined by two pairs of competing values: stability vs. flexibility and internal vs. external focus. Clan culture emphasizes collaboration and support, adhocracy values innovation and risk-taking, hierarchy focuses on structure and control, and market culture prioritizes competition and results. The framework highlights the importance of flexibility and the presence of subcultures within large organizations.

What are the two pairs of competing values in the framework discussed?

• Efficiency vs. Creativity and Internal vs. External focus

• Innovation vs. Tradition and Control vs. Freedom

• Hierarchy vs. Market and Clan vs. Adhocracy

• Stability vs. Flexibility and Inward vs. Outward focus

Which cultural type is characterized by a collaborative and nurturing environment?

• Market Culture

• Clan Culture

• Adhocracy Culture

• Hierarchy Culture

In which culture are employees encouraged to take risks and innovate?

• Clan Culture

• Adhocracy Culture

• Market Culture

• Hierarchy Culture

What is a key characteristic of a Hierarchy culture?

• Emphasizes teamwork and support

• Focuses on efficiency and control

• Encourages risk-taking

• Driven by market competition

Which culture is primarily focused on competing with other organizations?

• Hierarchy Culture

• Adhocracy Culture

• Clan Culture

• Market Culture

Why are flexible organizations considered more successful in the modern world?

• They avoid competition with other organizations

• They can adapt to changing circumstances

• They focus solely on internal matters

• They have a strong hierarchical structure

What is a common feature of large organizations regarding their cultural types?

• They contain different subcultures in various departments

• They only follow the market culture

• They have no subcultures

• They have a single dominant culture