Organizational Culture and Change Management

A comprehensive set of 100 flashcards designed to review key concepts related to organizational culture and change management.

Innovation

A systematic process of creating value out of creative ideas.

Risk-taking

The level of flexibility and adaptability in an organization that experiments with new ideas.

Attention to detail

The degree to which employees are expected to exhibit precision and analysis.

Outcome orientation

The focus management places on results and the achievement of goals.

People-oriented

The value the organization places on fairness, supportiveness, and respecting individual rights.

Team Orientation

The importance of cooperation and collaboration among employees.

Aggressiveness

The encouragement of competitiveness among individuals inside and outside the organization.

Corporate egoist culture

A culture focused on short-term profit maximization.

Instrumentalist culture

A culture that is strategic and moral as it benefits the organization.

Moralist culture

A culture that prioritizes the concern for all stakeholders and adheres to ethical principles.

Charisma

The ability to set high ideals, values, and ethical standards.

Inspirational motivation

The ability to articulate a compelling vision.

Intellectual simulation

Promoting creativity, innovation, and empowerment.

Individual consideration

Focusing on the needs of each follower.

Active resistance

Sabotage or objections to the change effort, often expressed through stress or anger.

Passive resistance

Disturbance by change without voicing displeasure, leading to feelings of despair or sadness.

Compliance

Going along with proposed changes with little enthusiasm.

Enthusiastic support

Being defenders of change and encouraging others to support it.

Coaching

A process of self-discovery that partners with clients to inspire their potential.

Mentoring

Imparting wisdom and guidance.

Consulting

Providing prescribed solutions.

Therapy

Uncovering past issues.

Cognitive culture

Awareness of other cultures, including language.

Metacognitive culture

Awareness and control of culture-based assumptions.

Motivational culture

Confidence and motivation to adjust to a new culture.

Behavioral culture

The ability to change behaviors.

Universal culture

A culture that is charismatic and team-oriented.

Culture Specific culture

A human and participative approach to culture.

Intrapersonal conflict

Conflict that occurs within an individual.

Interpersonal conflict

Conflict that occurs between individuals.

Intragroup Conflict

Negotiation that occurs within a single group.

Intergroup Conflict

Complex conflict that occurs within and among groups simultaneously.

Distributive Bargaining

A negotiation where goals of one party conflict fundamentally with goals of another.

Creativity

The ability to generate new ideas.

Innovation and risk-taking

Important for flexibility and adaptability within organizations.

Attention to detail in an organization

Expected precision and analysis from employees.

Outcome orientation in management

Focus on achieving goals and results.

People-oriented values in organizations

Fairness and supportiveness for individual rights.

Encouragement of aggressiveness

Promotion of competition within and outside the organization.

Corporate egoist culture's focus

Prioritization of short-term profit.

Characteristics of instrumentalist culture

Strategic moral benefits for the organization.

Moralist culture's ethical stance

Prioritizing all stakeholders regardless of economic gain.

Role of charisma in leadership

Setting high ideals and ethical standards.

Components of inspirational motivation

Articulating a compelling vision.

Intellectual stimulation's impact

Fostering creativity and empowerment in teams.

Individual consideration's significance

Addressing the unique needs of each follower.

Consequences of active resistance

Sabotage and expression of discontent towards change.

Effects of passive resistance

Internal disturbance without vocal opposition.

Levels of compliance in change

Agreement with minimal enthusiasm.

Definition of enthusiastic support

Passive advocacy for change initiatives.

Purpose of coaching

Partnering with clients to help them maximize potential.

Role of mentoring in development

Guiding individuals with wisdom.

Definition of consulting services

Offering specific solutions.

Therapeutic approaches

Exploring past issues for resolution.

Using cognitive awareness in cultures

Understanding language and cultural nuances.

Metacognitive strategies in culture adjustment

Being aware of and controlling biases.

Motivational aspects of culture switching

Building confidence to adjust.

Behavioral strategies in cultural adaptability

Adjusting one's actions for better integration.

Universal cultural characteristics

Emphasizing teamwork and charisma.

Specific attributes of culture-specific approaches

Fostering human connection and participation.

Defining intrapersonal conflict

Internal struggles experienced by an individual.

Understanding interpersonal conflict

Disputes arising between individuals.

Mechanics of intragroup conflict

Negotiations taking place within a single team.

Dynamics of intergroup conflict

Complex negotiations between different groups.

Features of distributive bargaining

Conflicting goals between opposing parties.

Essential traits of creativity

Generating unique and innovative ideas.

Innovation's role in organizations

Creating value out of new and creative thoughts.

Risk-taking in a flexible organization

Willingness to experiment with new ideas.

Attention to detail's importance

Precision and careful analysis expected of employees.

Outcome-driven management

Management that emphasizes results and goal achievement.

People-oriented practices

Valuing fairness and individual respect in organizations.

Team-oriented focus

Encouragement of collaboration among staff.

Aggressiveness in workplace culture

Promotion of competition internally and externally.

Corporate egoism's short-term focus

Maximizing profits for immediate gain.

Strategic nature of instrumentalist culture

Prioritizing moral actions that benefit organizations.

Ethical concern in moralist culture

Balancing stakeholder interests against profit motives.

Charismatic leadership qualities

Establishing ethical and high-value standards.

Functions of inspirational motivation

Articulating motivating visions to followers.

Effects of intellectual stimulation

Encouraging innovative thinking in teams.

Importance of individual consideration

Understanding and addressing each team member's needs.

Active resistance characteristics

Expressing clear opposition to change initiatives.