Organizational Culture Exam 2

Question	Answer
Symbolic Performance Characteristic	Symbols (objects, words, actions) including the everyday and unique, that are used in the organization and stands for something else
Symbolic Performance Strength	Reveals how meaning is created from cultural symbols and the way in which these meanings are integrated into a performance
Narrative Reproduction Characteristic	Stories told by organizational members
Narrative Reproduction Strength	Describes firsthand organizational practices and values; reveals the underlying logic or rationale for organizational actions
Textual Reproduction Characteristic	Formal organizational documents; informal employee electronic documents
Textual Reproduction Strength	Reveals discrepancy between espoused and enacted values
Management Characteristic	- Treating organizational culture as a managerial resource or tool; an internal process that influences organizational outcomes - Managers want to create, manufacture culture that will motivate employees - Underlying assumption is that administration can control environment and can change culture and output productively. - Continuity of leadership is a strong, unified culture and the path to excellence
Management Characteristic Strength	Describes role of culture in employee selection, organizational success, and competitive advantage.
10 Common Characteristics of Management/Organizational Success

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