Organizational culture: what is it?
A company’s values, common beliefs, customs, and attitudes form its organizational culture and influence how each person behaves. It encompasses the assortment of characteristics that characterize a company’s core principles and reflects its personality. Every organization has a unique culture with both explicit and tacit standards that change over time. An organization’s culture gives it direction and a sense of purpose.
It covers a range of topics related to the business, including
- The organization’s beliefs and values
- Employee norms and behaviors
- Patterns of communication
- Style of leadership
- Cultural policies
- Employee health and well-being
- External image and branding
