Question

3. Should you adjust your decision-making approach to the unique culture you are operating in -- adjusting to the criteria that the organization values? Explain your answers.

Answer 1

Culture is the basic personality of an organization. It reflects the thought process, the ideologies and the beliefs that rule the way of doing business.

The ways in which culture can be maintained in an organization are:

• Culture must be translated into verbal, ritual and physical symbols so that both the new and old employees can associate with it
• As the company grows, hiring must be based on culture fit to sustain the culture of the company
• Leadership must reflect the culture
• Culture must facilitate open communication

The primary reasons why culture is considered so critical in any company are:

• Culture paves the way for self realization of business
• Following culture instills moral values and ethics in the business
• It is the personality of the company
• It gives a quick glance on the evolution of the company
• It is the glue that binds the business together

If the business strategy or any decision is not aligned with the culture of the organization, it will not be well accepted by the business as a whole. The business strategy as well as the decision making approach must be aligned with the culture and value system of the organization, for its embracement and overall success.