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Myths

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Stories that are told within the organization to express its values or history. Example: A legendary tale about the company's founder.

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Beliefs

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Specific convictions or opinions that are widely accepted within the organization. For example, a belief in the importance of innovation to drive success.

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Mission

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A statement that defines the organization's business, its objectives, and how it plans to reach those objectives. For example, a non-profit's mission to alleviate hunger in underprivileged communities.

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Norms

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Unwritten rules and behaviors that are considered acceptable within the organization. Example: In some companies, it's normal to work late hours during the week.

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Attitudes Towards Change

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How an organization reacts to external and internal pressures to change. An example is a company that embraces digital transformation to stay competitive.

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Control Systems

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The processes by which an organization monitors and manages its internal operations. For instance, financial audits that ensure fiscal responsibility.

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Values

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Beliefs that are shared among the stakeholders of an organization. For example, a company might value customer satisfaction above all else.

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Rituals

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Ceremonial acts that occur within an organization. For example, an annual award ceremony to recognize outstanding employees.

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Behavioral Inhibitions

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Unspoken limits on behaviors within the organization. For instance, abstaining from negative comments about colleagues in the workplace.

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Strategic Priorities

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The specific areas or goals that an organization focuses its efforts and resources on. For example, a business may prioritize research and development to stay ahead in innovation.

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Decision-making Processes

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The methods by which decisions are made within the organization. An example is consensus decision-making, where all members have a say.

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Innovation and Risk Taking

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The degree to which employees are encouraged to be innovative and take risks. Example: A tech startup that allocates time for employees to work on their own creative projects.

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Power Structures

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The hierarchy and distribution of power within the organization. For instance, a flat organization has few or no levels of middle management between staff and executives.

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Subcultures

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The distinct cultural groups that exist within the larger organizational culture. Example: A department within a company that has its own traditions and way of doing things.

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Behavioral Additions

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Actions that employees are expected to perform in addition to their formal roles. An example could be an expectation for staff to contribute to charity events endorsed by the company.

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Organizational Ethics

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The moral principles and standards that guide behavior within the organization. For example, adhering to ethical sourcing of materials.

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Vision

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The inspirational depiction of what an organization aspires to achieve in the future. Example: A company's vision might be to become the global leader in sustainable energy.

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Cultural Artifacts

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The tangible and intangible items that represent an organization's culture. For instance, company merchandise like T-shirts with the corporate logo.

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Human Resource Policies

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Policies that govern the recruitment, training, development, and management of employees. Example: A company's commitment to diversity in hiring.

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Shared Experiences

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Past events that members of the organization have lived through together, shaping their collective memory. Example: A company-wide project that required collaboration across all departments.

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Organizational Stories

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Narratives shared among members that convey the values, traditions, and history of the organization. For example, the story of how a product came to be thanks to a chance discovery.

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Communication Patterns

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How information is exchanged within an organization. Example: Open-door policy where employees feel free to communicate with management.

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Symbols

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Objects or acts that represent ideas or qualities within the organization. An example would be a company's logo, which symbolizes its brand identity.

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Language

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Jargon, slang, and slogans particular to an organization. For example, a tech company might use acronyms like 'API' or 'UX' commonly.

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Leadership Style

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The manner in which leaders in the organization manage employees and make decisions. For example, a participative leadership style encourages employee input.

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