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BMIS – L1 – SA – Q3.5 – Organisation culture in business

Identifies Handy’s culture type for a matrix or project-based organisation.

Which of Handy’s culture types is described below? This culture is reflected in a matrix organisation or in project teams established to achieve specific tasks. People describe their positions in terms of the results they are achieving. Authority is based on appropriate knowledge and competence. If individuals do not have the skills or knowledge to perform the task, they are either retrained or replaced. Emphasis is placed on flexibility. Collaboration is sought if this promotes goal achievement.

A Power culture

B Task culture

C Role culture

D Person culture

B

Explanation: The description aligns with Charles Handy’s task culture, which is characterized by a focus on achieving specific tasks within a matrix organisation or project teams. In a task culture, authority is based on expertise and competence, positions are defined by results, and flexibility and collaboration are emphasized to meet goals. This contrasts with power culture (centralized control), role culture (formal roles), and person culture (individual focus).

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