5.1: Organisational Culture of Schools

Organisational Culture

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1. Henry Mintsberg (1989)

• culture makes organisation unique and gives life to structure

2. Stephen Robbins (1998)

• makes the organisation distinct

3. Edgar Schein (1992)

• culture - assumptions, values and beliefs shared

• ingrained and accepted as the organisation succeeds

Oganisational culture meaning

1. shared orientations (attitutes and beliefs) that makes:

• unit cohesive

• unique identity

2. orientations include: [VNTaehyung]

• Values : honesty in academics

• Norms : early to class

• tacit assumptions : quiet students avoid participation as they assume their internal understanding (hidden belief) doesnt count.

Culture as Shared Beliefs

Observable Behaviours.

1. support colleagues

2. not criticising superiors

3. solve own issues

4. supportive of students

5. available to help students

Culture as Shared Beliefs and Values

Importance: [GuardCekolahAdaFerrari]

1. guide success

2. create identity

3. aid decision-making

4. foster belonging

Core values: [IsninTuCubaTengokErin]

1. intimacy

2. trust

3. cooperation

4. teamwork

5. elagitarianism

Characteristics of Successful Organisation

1. shared beliefs and values

2. concern for individuals

3. rituals and ceremonies

4. informal rules

5. belief in important work

School (Shared beliefs and values)

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1. truth from experienced staff

2. committed teachers

3. hierarchical relationships

4. classroom autonomy

5. family-like care

Examples of Tacit Assumptions in Classroom

1. forms when : shares a common view of world

2. assumptions created due to : challenges —> critical thinking

Functions of Culture

1. promote loyalty and commitment

2. sense of identity

3. enhances stability

4. acts as social glue

5. shapes attitudes and behaviour

6. unite people