Organisational Culture Assessment

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You are invited to participate in our survey [Leadership and Culture]. This survey is about understanding the current and preferred organisational cultures as perceived by yourself. The existing culture meaning the way things are at present and preferred culture meaning the way you would like the culture to be. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements about the existing culture and preferred culture at your work by capturing the ranking number in the boxes as per ranking below. This survey should take approximately [20] minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact [Tshilidzi Magada] at [0835792888 or [email protected]] .

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Ranking
1. Strongly disagree (least preferred)
2. Disagree
3. Agree
4. Strongly Agree (most preferred)

I Agree to participate

Employees are expected to give first priority to

	Existing culture	Preferred culture
meeting the needs and demands of their supervisors and other high level people in the organization

carrying out the duties of their own jobs; staying within the policies and procedures related to their job

meeting the challenges of the task, finding a better way to do things

co-operating with the people with whom they work, to solve work and personal problems

People who do well in the Public Sector tend to be those who

	Existing culture	Preferred culture
know how to please their supervisors and are able and willing to use power and politics to get ahead

play by the rules, work within the system, and strive to do things correctly

are technically competent and effective, with a strong commitment to getting the job done

build close working relationships with others by being co-operative, responsive and caring

My employer treats individuals

	Existing culture	Preferred culture
as “ hands” whose time and energy are at the disposal of persons at higher levels in the organization

as “ employees” whose time and energy are purchased through a contract, with rights and obligations for both sides

as “associates” or peers who are mutually committed to the achievement of a common purpose

as “ family” or “ friends” who like being together and who care about and support one another

Employees are managed, directed or influenced by

	Existing culture	Preferred culture
officials in positions of authority, who exercise their power through the use of rewards and punishment

the system, rules, and procedures that outline what employees should do and the right ways of doing it

their own commitment to achieving the goals of the organization

their own desire to be accepted by others and to be good members of their own work group

Decision - making processes are characterized by

	Existing culture	Preferred culture
directives, orders, and instructions that come down from higher levels

the adherence to formal channels and reliance on policies and procedures for making decisions

decision making made close to the point of action, by the employees on the ground

the use of consensus decision –making methods to gain acceptance and support for decisions

Assignments of tasks or jobs to individuals are based on

	Existing culture	Preferred culture
the personal judgments, values , and wishes of those in position of power

the needs and plans of the organization and the rules of the system (seniority, qualifications, etc.)

matching the requirements of the job with the interests and abilities of the individuals

the personal preference of the individuals and their needs for growth and development

Employees are expected to be

	Existing culture	Preferred culture
hard working, compliant, obedient, and loyal to the interests of those to whom they report

responsible and reliable, carrying out the duties and responsibilities of their jobs and avoiding actions that could surprise or embarrass their supervisors

self-motivated and competent, willing to take the initiative to get things done; willing to challenge those to whom they report if that is necessary to obtain good results

good team workers, supportive and co-operative, who get along well with others

Those in authority and supervisors are expected to be

	Existing culture	Preferred culture
strong and decisive; firm but fair

impersonal and proper, avoiding the exercise of authority for their own advantage

democratic and willing to accept subordinates ideas about the task

supportive, responsive and concerned about the personal concerns and needs of those who they supervise

It is considered legitimate for one employee to tell another what to do when

	Existing culture	Preferred culture
he or she has more power, authority, or “ clout” in the organization

it is part of the responsibilities included in his or her job description

he or she has greater knowledge and expertise and uses it to guide the other person or to teach him or her to do the work

the other person asks for his or her help, guidance , or advice