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Charles Handy described organisational culture as:
Suggested Answer: A
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35 comments · newest first
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Tenesha
11 months ago
Definitely A! It captures the essence of culture perfectly.
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Peggie
11 months ago
Wait, is it really just about beliefs? Seems too simple.
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Malcolm
11 months ago
I think it's more about the invisible bonds that connect us.
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Laurel
12 months ago
Totally agree, it's all about how we do things!
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Sheron
12 months ago
I always thought it was about values embedded in an organisation.
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Kristofer
12 months ago
I vaguely recall a practice question that mentioned beliefs and behaviors of employees, which makes me lean towards option D.
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Lashon
1 year ago
I feel a bit confused about this one. I thought it was more about the invisible aspects that connect people, like option C.
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Valentin
1 year ago
I remember studying about values in organisational culture, so I feel like option B could be relevant too.
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Mertie
1 year ago
I think Handy said something like "the way we do things around here," but I'm not entirely sure if that's the exact wording.
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Essie
1 year ago
I'm a bit stuck on this one. Maybe I should review my notes on organizational culture before deciding.
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Bulah
1 year ago
I remember learning about this in class. I'll try to recall the main points and see if that helps me choose the right answer.
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Kallie
1 year ago
Okay, let me break this down. I think the key is understanding Handy's definition of organizational culture.
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Bettye
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Shala
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, I'm pretty confident I know the answer.
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Vanna
1 year ago
B is the classic definition, but I think Handy was really trying to emphasize the 'how' rather than the 'what' of organisational culture.
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Joanne
1 year ago
C) An invisible bond which ties the people of the organisation together
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Dahlia
1 year ago
I agree, Handy was more focused on the 'how' aspect of organisational culture.
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Jettie
1 year ago
C) An invisible bond which ties the people of the organisation together
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Della
1 year ago
B) Values embedded in an organisation
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Selene
1 year ago
A) The way we do things around here
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Kara
1 year ago
A) The way we do things around here
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Hubert
1 year ago
Haha, I was hoping for an answer choice that mentioned the mandatory Friday pizza parties. That's the real glue that binds us together!
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Michael
2 years ago
D is too focused on just the employees. Organisational culture is more than just individual beliefs.
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Abraham
1 year ago
C) An invisible bond which ties the people of the organisation together
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Glory
1 year ago
B) Values embedded in an organisation
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Lavelle
1 year ago
A) The way we do things around here
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Casie
2 years ago
I'd go with C. It captures the intangible yet unifying aspect of culture in a way that resonates with me.
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Renato
2 years ago
I believe it could also be B) Values embedded in an organisation, as values play a significant role in shaping the culture.
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Tegan
2 years ago
Option A seems to be the most comprehensive and accurate description of organisational culture.
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Tammy
1 year ago
An invisible bond tying the people together is crucial for a strong organizational culture.
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Joni
1 year ago
I think values embedded in an organization also play a significant role in shaping its culture.
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Viva
1 year ago
It's true, the way we do things around here really defines the culture of an organization.
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Shawana
1 year ago
I agree, option A really captures the essence of organisational culture.
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Edgar
2 years ago
I agree with Deja, because the culture of an organization is reflected in the way things are done.
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Deja
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) The way we do things around here.