Developing an Organizational Culture

An organizational culture needs to be developed over time; it is cultivated by various factors, such as:

• the standards management has set.

• the organization’s vision and mission statements.

• the employees an organization chooses to hire.

Management can set standards through multiple methods, such as establishing deadlines or rewarding high-achieving employees. Depending on the industry of a certain business or organization, these standards can change and also affect how an organizational culture develops. For example, an industry that is fast-paced and reward-driven may develop a more individualistic culture in comparison to a field that is slower-paced and team-driven. Management needs to assess these factors and set standards to create a matching culture for the organization’s industry.

An organization’s vision and mission statements are both important as they set the overall goal that the organization is trying to achieve, to which the employees should follow. These two statements are equally as important for businesses or organizations of any size as it sets the tone for how employees should approach their work and what they should strive for. In finding potential new hires, an organization should strive to find employees that match the organization’s core values to strengthen the established vision and mission statement.

Ultimately, it is integral for an organization to assess both the internal and external factors that may affect its culture. Having a strong culture can have many benefits, such as increased employee productivity and morale.

Resources:

https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/toolkits/pages/understanding-developing-organizational-culture.aspx

https://hbr.org/2018/01/the-leaders-guide-to-corporate-culture

https://www.achievers.com/blog/10-tips-to-improve-your-companys-organizational-culture/