We know
that culture guides the way people behave in society as a whole.
But culture also plays a key role in organizations, which have
their own unique set of values, beliefs, and ways of doing
business. This free course, Business Organisations, and their
Environments: Culture, explores the concepts of national and
organizational culture and the factors that influence both.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
- identify some fundamental dimensions of national and organizational culture
- differentiate between various national and organizational cultures
- discuss ways in which culture influences organizational environments
- critically apply theories on culture to organizations and the environments in which they operate
- demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which organizational culture affects how organizations deal with diversity and complexity.
