QUESTIONNAIRE TO STUDY THE ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE

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You are invited to participate in our survey.This research aims in identifying the dominant culture prevailing in your organization based on 6 various dimensions of organizational culture.

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Which of the following best describes your organization?
(Please allocate 100 points, based on your preference)

A. The organization is a very special place. It is like an extended family. People seem to share a lot of themselves.

B. The organization is a very dynamic and entrepreneurial place. People are willing to stick their necks out and take risks.

C. The organization is very production oriented. A major concern is with getting the job done. People are very competitive and achievement oriented.

D. The organization is a very formalized and structured place. Bureaucratic procedures generally govern what people do.

What is the kind of characteristic exhibited by your leaders/ top management in your organization?
(Please allocate 100 points based on your preference.)

A. The leaders of the organization are generally considered to be mentors, facilitators, or parent figures.

B. The leaders of the organization are generally considered to be entrepreneurs, innovators, or risk takers.

C. The leaders of the organization are generally considered to be hard-drivers, producers, or competitors.

D. The leaders of the organization are generally considered to be coordinators, organizers, or efficiency experts.

How would you characterize your organizations management style?
(Please allocate 100 points as per your preference)

A. The management style in the organization is characterized by teamwork, consensus and participation.

B. The management style in the organization is characterized by individual risk-taking, innovation, flexibility, and uniqueness.

C. The management style in the organization is characterized by hard-driving competitiveness, goal directedness, and achievement.

D. The management style in the organization is characterized by careful monitoring of performance, longevity in position, and predictability.

What do you think is the standpoint of your organization?
(Please allocate 100 points as per your preference)

A. The glue that holds the organization together is loyalty and mutual trust. Commitment to this organization runs high.

B. The glue that holds the organization together is orientation toward innovation and development. There is an emphasis on being on the cutting edge.

C. The glue that holds the organization together is the emphasis on production and goal accomplishment. Marketplace aggressiveness is a common theme.

D. The glue that holds the organization together is formal rules and policies. Maintaining a smooth running organization is important.

Which of the following do you think your organization emphasize upon?
(Please allocate 100 points as per your preference)

A. The organization emphasizes human development. High trust, openness and participation persist.

B. The organization emphasizes acquiring new resources and meeting new challenges. Trying new things and prospecting for new opportunities are valued.

C. The organization emphasizes competitive actions and achievement. Measurement targets and objectives are dominant.

D. The organization emphasizes permanence and stability. Efficient, smooth operations are important.

What is SUCCESS as per your organization?
(Please allocate 100 points as per your preference)

A. The organization defines success on the basis of development of human resources, teamwork, and concern for people.

B. The organization defines success on the basis of having the most unique or the newest products. It is a product leader and innovator.

C. The organization defines success on the basis of market penetration and market share. Competitive market leadership is key.

D. The organization defines success on the basis of efficiency. Dependable delivery, smooth scheduling, and low cost production are critical.