Corporate Culture

Corporate culture is defined as the values, attitudes, beliefs, meanings, and norms shared by people and groups within the organisation. Charles Handy suggested these four types of corporate culture.

Power Culture

A central power source that makes all the decisions.

Role Culture

Where power is related to a role, e.g., Finance manager or departmental manager.

Task Culture

Where individuals completing tasks have the power.

People Culture

A number of people within the company with power and expertise who do not work closely on a day-to-day basis, e.g., solicitors

Of course, a strong culture has its advantages in that it fosters a sense of belonging. People understand their place in the organisation and can identify with the company which can lead to greater motivation.