BMIS – L1 – SA – Q3.1 – Organisation culture in business

Identifies the culture type in a large department store with a formal structure.

Question

Charles Handy identified four types of culture that are found in organisations. Which of these cultures is most likely to exist in the following organisation? A large department store with 15 departments spread across six floors of a building, with an accounts and administration office.

A Power culture

B Task culture

C Role culture

D Person culture

Answer

Explanation:

The department store is likely to have a formal organisation structure, with hierarchical lines of authority from store manager to floor workers and administrators, and clearly-defined roles for each employee. A role culture, as described by Charles Handy, applies here because it emphasizes structured roles, clear job descriptions, and a hierarchical chain of command, which aligns with the characteristics of a large department store.

Tags: Charles Handy, Department store, Hierarchical structure, Organisation culture, role culture
Level: Level 1

Topic: rganisation culture in business

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