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What is one of the six primary characteristics that define an organization's culture?
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Aggressiveness is one of the six primary characteristics that define an organization's culture. It refers to the degree to which employees are aggressive and competitive rather than easygoing. This characteristic influences how organizational goals are pursued and how competitive the organization is within its industry.
Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2017). Organizational Behavior (17th ed.). Pearson.
Cameron, K. S., & Quinn, R. E. (2011). Diagnosing and Changing Organizational Culture: Based on the Competing Values Framework (3rd ed.). Jossey-Bass.
12 comments · newest first
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Brinda
2 months ago
Political orientation can shape culture, but adaptability feels more important.
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Alisha
2 months ago
I agree, but what about market orientation? It's crucial too.
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Reed
2 months ago
I think adaptability is key. It helps organizations thrive.
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Valentin
2 months ago
I’m not convinced adaptability is that important.
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Celestine
2 months ago
Wait, are we sure market orientation is one of the six?
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Felicia
2 months ago
Political orientation? Really? That seems off.
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Arlie
3 months ago
Totally agree, adaptability keeps a company relevant!
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Mozell
3 months ago
I think adaptability is key for any organization.
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Daniel
3 months ago
I practiced a question about political orientation before, but I don't think it fits as a primary characteristic of culture.
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Margart
3 months ago
Aggressiveness sounds familiar, but I feel like it might be more about leadership style than culture itself.
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Stanton
3 months ago
I remember discussing market orientation in relation to culture, but I can't recall if it was one of the primary characteristics.
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Gianna
4 months ago
I think one of the characteristics is adaptability, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the right term they used in class.