Organizational Culture & Change Management Flashcards

Cameron and Quinn's Competing Values Framework identifies four culture types. Which one emphasizes collaboration, mentoring, and teamwork?

Answer: Clan

Clan culture is people-focused and collaborative, like an extended family.

Which culture type in the Competing Values Framework focuses on innovation, risk-taking, and flexibility?

Answer: Adhocracy

Adhocracy culture values creativity, agility, and entrepreneurial risk-taking.

An organization merging with a company from a different national culture should FIRST:

Answer: Assess both cultures to identify differences, strengths, and integration risks

Cultural due diligence lowers integration risk and guides inclusive merger planning.

Which of the following describes 'cultural add' as opposed to 'cultural fit' in hiring?

Answer: Valuing candidates who bring new perspectives that enrich the culture

Cultural add focuses on what new perspectives a candidate contributes, which reduces homogeneity.

Employee resource groups (ERGs) support culture change MOST effectively when they:

Answer: Have executive sponsors, budgets, and a voice in business and policy decisions

ERGs with sponsorship, resources, and influence can shape strategy and culture.

In Kotter's model, 'anchoring new approaches in the culture' means:

Answer: Connecting new behaviors to organizational success and making them part of norms and succession

Anchoring makes the change last by tying it to success, norms, and leadership development.

A diversity executive presents a DEI change initiative to the board. Which framing is MOST likely to win sustained support?

Answer: Linking DEI goals to business strategy, talent outcomes, and measurable results

Tying DEI to strategic and measurable business outcomes builds executive commitment.