BTEC Business (Unit 6) -
Business Culture questions and
answers
How People Work - answer Business culture determines how people work.
Some organisations offer flexible hours, job share, work from home or
work as a member of a team rather than on their own. Others will have a
more rigid existence. Staff will have their own desks. They will be required
to work certain hours and their views and options may not be valued.
Structure of The Workforce - answer Some organisations have very rigid
structures with several layers of management. Power and authority filters
down the organisation to order and instruct those lower down. Smaller
and more modern organisations have flatter structures. Much of the work
is carried out in teams and the distance between an employee and the
owners may not be great a they probably work together every day.
Management Practices - answer The business culture influences ow the
organisation is managed. Decisions will be made in line with the culture
that has been created, eg. a business that values ethical behaviour would
always make management decisions to avoid situations where its
activities could be considered unethical.
Policies and Procedures - answer The day to day decisions and activities of
an organisation will reflect the businesses culture. Ways of handling
problems or situations will also take this culture into account.
Vision, Mission and Values - answer A business will have an ideal view of
what it wants to achieve and how it wants to achieve its vision. This can
be found clearly expressed in a mission statement. The business will also
have a set of values or ethos - how it intends to do business and what it
stands for.
Management Styles - answer Certain management and leadership types
suit some businesses cultures better than others, eg. authoritarian
Business Culture questions and
answers
How People Work - answer Business culture determines how people work.
Some organisations offer flexible hours, job share, work from home or
work as a member of a team rather than on their own. Others will have a
more rigid existence. Staff will have their own desks. They will be required
to work certain hours and their views and options may not be valued.
Structure of The Workforce - answer Some organisations have very rigid
structures with several layers of management. Power and authority filters
down the organisation to order and instruct those lower down. Smaller
and more modern organisations have flatter structures. Much of the work
is carried out in teams and the distance between an employee and the
owners may not be great a they probably work together every day.
Management Practices - answer The business culture influences ow the
organisation is managed. Decisions will be made in line with the culture
that has been created, eg. a business that values ethical behaviour would
always make management decisions to avoid situations where its
activities could be considered unethical.
Policies and Procedures - answer The day to day decisions and activities of
an organisation will reflect the businesses culture. Ways of handling
problems or situations will also take this culture into account.
Vision, Mission and Values - answer A business will have an ideal view of
what it wants to achieve and how it wants to achieve its vision. This can
be found clearly expressed in a mission statement. The business will also
have a set of values or ethos - how it intends to do business and what it
stands for.
Management Styles - answer Certain management and leadership types
suit some businesses cultures better than others, eg. authoritarian
