Collin County Community College

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Collin County Community College
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Organizational Culture
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Today we will

• Define Organizational Culture
• Learn the variables of organizational culture
• Put this knowledge into practice
• Discuss culture web assignment

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What is organizational culture?

• A unique pattern of shared basic assumptions and
  factors that make up the life and/or context of
  an organization.
• There are many multi-levels
• Artifacts (visible organizational structures and
  processes)
• Espoused Values (strategies, goals, philosophies)
• Underlying assumptions (unconscious, taken for
  granted, known by those within the company)

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Variables of organizational culture

• Mission Statement
• Values Beliefs
• Policies Procedures
• Rites Rituals

• Stories/Narratives
• Symbols
• Heroes Villains
• Rewards Recognition
• Relationships

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Mission Statement

• This is the reasoning behind the establishment of
  an organization
• Why are we here?
• What are we going to do?
• Should be a 1-2 sentence concise statement that
  members believe in and stand behind

• Collin County Community College District is a
  student and community centered institution
  committed to developing skills, strengthening
  character, and challenging the intellect.

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Values and Beliefs

• Truths/desires the organization holds dear
• Influence members behavior and attitudes
• Demonstrated through action

• Learning
• Service and Involvement
• Creativity and Innovation
• Academic Excellence
• Dignity and Respect
• Integrity

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Policies and Procedures

• Rules of the organization that all members must
  follow
• Guidelines for handling situations
• Typically communicated through employee handbook

• Must apply for admissions
• Faculty must apply and interview for position
• Students and employees must follow all rules in
  student/employee handbook

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Rites and Rituals

• Ceremonies or rites of passage within the
  organization (rites)
• Routine activities done frequently within the
  organization (rituals)

• Graduation
• All College Day
• Welcome Week

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Stories and Narratives

• Stories frequently told within the organization
• Some are urban legends
• Some are factual occurrences

• The Ceiling Tiles Story

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Symbols

• Pictures or objects that are in some way
  representative of the organization
• Often times these are logos or mascots

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Heroes and Villains

• Infamous people within the organization
• Often founders, contributors, etc.
• Can be well known in a positive or negative light

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Rewards and Recognition

• How members within the organization receive merit
• Recognition for accomplishments or advancements
  within organization

• Ambassador Award
• PTK

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Relationships

• Associations and interactions among members of
  the organization
• Some close relationships are well known within
  the organization

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Put it into practice!

• Get into groups of 3-4
• You have 5 minutes to work
• Then report back to the class