This paper presents a thorough literature review on the definitions of culture and various approaches in analysis and investigation of organizational culture. It examines the cultural development in fast growing start-ups and their ability to adjust.
Many authors have attempted to define organizational culture. Some refer to it as an intentional behavior pattern or even as a set of business strategies that enable a group to accomplish its goals while others as refer to it as a more developing-emergent pattern that evolves from 'things that work' in the organization.
Organizational culture has also been proposed to be comprised of a set of values, beliefs and assumptions that define not only the way a company operates but also the identities of relevant employees, customers, vendors and even competitors.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- LITERATURE REVIEW
- Definitions of culture
- Planned culture vs. Emergent culture
- Climate vs. culture
- Properties and typologies of organizational culture
- Investigating and analyzing culture
- Culture and Innovation
- Organizational Culture & Creativity
- Culture & Politics
- Leadership & Cultures
- National Cultures
- TEAM CULTURES INSIDE A FAST-GROWING START-UP COMPANY
- Background
- The conflict between current culture and the company's status quo
- Leadership conflict
- The national culture effect
- Conclusion
- RECOMMENDATIONS
- Updated analysis of current situation
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- APPENDIX 1 - OCAI
- The Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This assignment aims to analyze the impact of organizational culture on innovation within a fast-growing start-up company. The analysis will focus on the interplay between the company's current culture, its status quo, leadership dynamics, and the influence of national culture.
- Organizational culture and its impact on innovation
- The challenges of navigating cultural change in a rapidly growing environment
- Leadership styles and their influence on organizational culture
- The role of national culture in shaping organizational dynamics
- Recommendations for fostering a culture that supports innovation
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The literature review delves into various definitions of organizational culture, exploring both planned and emergent approaches. It examines the distinctions between climate and culture, and outlines key properties and typologies of organizational culture. The review also explores the relationship between culture and innovation, highlighting the impact of organizational culture on creativity, politics, leadership, and national cultures.
The chapter on team cultures within a fast-growing start-up company examines the conflict between the company's current culture and its status quo, analyzes leadership dynamics, and explores the influence of national culture on the company's operations. It concludes with an analysis of the potential challenges and opportunities for cultural change in the company's future.
The recommendations chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the current situation and suggests practical strategies for addressing the challenges identified in the previous chapters. These recommendations focus on fostering a culture that supports innovation and aligns with the company's growth objectives.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Organizational culture, innovation, start-up company, cultural change, leadership, national culture, climate, culture, typologies, creativity, politics, recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is organizational culture defined in this paper?
It is defined as a pattern of values, beliefs, and assumptions that shape how a company operates and influence the identity of employees and customers.
What is the difference between planned and emergent culture?
Planned culture is an intentional set of strategies, while emergent culture evolves naturally from practices that 'work' within the organization over time.
How does culture impact innovation in start-ups?
The paper explores how cultural factors like creativity, leadership dynamics, and politics can either foster or hinder innovation in rapidly growing companies.
What role does national culture play in organizational dynamics?
National culture affects team interactions and leadership styles, potentially creating conflicts or unique synergies within a fast-growing start-up environment.
What is the OCAI mentioned in the appendix?
The Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI) is a tool used to analyze and categorize the current and desired culture of an organization.
- Quote paper
- Roy Cohen (Author), 2014, Team culture and innovation in start-ups and organizations, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/338946
