Organisational culture:
The value and standards shared by people and groups within an organisation
these will impact on the way that people within the organisation interact with each
other and with other stakeholders.
The culture of the business affects the way in which the business operates. This
includes:
o Decision making
o Organisational structure
o Communication
o Leadership styles
o Attitudes towards work
o Workforce performance
The importance of organisational structure:
Impact on staff motivation
o Communication
o Retention
o Workforce performance indicator
Effects decision making
o Speed
o Level of involvement
o Scientific vs intuition
Competitiveness of the business
o Innovation
o Adaptability
Brand image
o Consumer perception
o Stakeholder opinions