The Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument

NOW - Dominant Characteristics

The organization is a very personal place. It is like an extended family. People seem to share a lot of themselves. *

The organization is a very dynamic and entrepreneurial place. People are willing to stick their necks out and take risks. *

The organization is very results-oriented. A major concern is with getting the job done. People are very competitive and achievement-oriented. *

The organization is a very controlled and structured place. Formal procedures generally govern what people do. *

NOW - Organizational Leadership

The leadership in the organization is generally considered to exemplify mentoring, facilitating or nurturing. *

The leadership in the organization is generally considered to exemplify entrepreneurship, innovating, or risk taking. *

The leadership in the organization is generally considered to exemplify entrepreneurship, innovating, or risk taking. *

The leadership in the organization is generally considered to exemplify coordinating, organizing, or smooth-running efficiency. *

NOW - Management of Employees

The management style in the organization is characterized by teamwork, consensus, and participation. *

The management style in the organization is characterized by individual risk-taking, innovation, freedom, and uniqueness. *

The management style in the organization is characterized by hard-driving competitiveness high demands, and achievement. *

The management style in the organization is characterized by security of employment, conformity, predictability and stability in relationships. *

NOW - Organization Glue

The glue that holds the organization together is loyalty and mutual trust. Commitment to this organization runs high. *

The glue that holds the organization together is commitment to innovation and development. There is an emphasis on being on the cutting edge. *

The glue that holds the organization together is the emphasis on achievement and goal accomplishment. *

The glue that holds the organization together is formal rules and policies. Maintaining a smooth -running organization is important. *

NOW - Strategic Emphases

5. Strategic Emphases *

The organization emphasizes acquiring new resources and creating new challenges. Trying new things and prospecting for opportunities are valued. *

The organization emphasizes competitive actions and achievement. Hitting stretch targets and winning in the marketplace are dominant. *

The organization emphasizes permanence and stability. Efficiency, control and smooth operations are important. *

NOW - Criteria of Success

The organization defines success on the basis of the development of human resources, teamwork, employee commitment, and concern for people. *

The organization defines success on the basis of having the most unique or newest products. It is a product leader and innovator. *

The organization defines success on the basis of winning in the marketplace and outpacing the competition. Competitive market leadership is key. *

The organization defines success on the basis of efficiency. Dependable delivery, smooth scheduling, and low-cost production are critical. *

PREFERRED - Dominant Characteristics

The organization is a very personal place. It is like an extended family. People seem to share a lot of themselves. *

The organization is a very dynamic and entrepreneurial place. People are willing to stick their necks out and take risks. *

The organization is very results-oriented. A major concern is with getting the job done. People are very competitive and achievement-oriented. *

The organization is a very controlled and structured place. Formal procedures generally govern what people do. *

PREFERRED - Organizational Leadership

The leadership in the organization is generally considered to exemplify mentoring, facilitating or nurturing. *

The leadership in the organization is generally considered to exemplify entrepreneurship, innovating, or risk taking. *

The leadership in the organization is generally considered to exemplify a no-nonsense, aggressive, results-oriented focus. *

The leadership in the organization is generally considered to exemplify coordinating, organizing, or smooth-running efficiency. *

PREFERRED - Management of Employees

The management style in the organization is characterized by teamwork, consensus, and participation. *

The management style in the organization is characterized by individual risk-taking, innovation, freedom, and uniqueness. *

The management style in the organization is characterized by individual risk-taking, innovation, freedom, and uniqueness. *

The management style in the organization is characterized by security of employment, conformity, predictability and stability in relationships. *

PREFERRED - Organization Glue

The glue that holds the organization together is loyalty and mutual trust. Commitment to this organization runs high. *

The glue that holds the organization together is commitment to innovation and development. There is an emphasis on being on the cutting edge. *

The glue that holds the organization together is the emphasis on achievement and goal accomplishment. *

The glue that holds the organization together is formal rules and policies. Maintaining a smooth -running organization is important. *

PREFERRED - Strategic Emphases

The organization emphasizes human development. High trust, openness, and participation persist. *

The organization emphasizes acquiring new resources and creating new challenges. Trying new things and prospecting for opportunities are valued. *

The organization emphasizes competitive actions and achievement. Hitting stretch targets and winning in the marketplace are dominant. *

The organization emphasizes permanence and stability. Efficiency, control and smooth operations are important. *

PREFERRED - Criteria of Success

The organization defines success on the basis of the development of human resources, teamwork, employee commitment, and concern for people. *

The organization defines success on the basis of having the most unique or newest products. It is a product leader and innovator. *

The organization defines success on the basis of winning in the marketplace and outpacing the competition. Competitive market leadership is key. *

The organization defines success on the basis of efficiency. Dependable delivery, smooth scheduling, and low-cost production are critical. *