ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
Organizational Culture
A company is defined by its organizational culture, which is its values, beliefs, attitudes, customs, and practices. It is the collective way people within an organization think, behave, and interact. Individuals and groups are influenced by organizational culture.
Key components of organizational culture include
- Values that guide the behavior of individuals in the organization.
- Beliefs are shared convictions or accepted truths within the organization.
- Norms are informal rules and expectations that guide behavior in the organization.
- Symbols are objects, events, or actions that carry particular meaning within the organization. - Symbols can include logos, rituals, language, and other elements.
- Rituals and ceremonies that reinforce and celebrate the organization's values and achievements.
- Socialization is through which new members of the organization learn and internalize its culture.