Power culture

Characteristics of the organisation

• Small

•  source of power

• Few established rules and processes

• Communication by 

Advantage

• Able to respond rapidly

Disadvantage

• May not operate 

Suitable employee

• Comfortable with 

• Does not require job security

Role culture

Characteristics of the organisation

• Large, with many 

• Specialist departments

• Rules and procedures, including job  and disciplinary rules

Advantages

• Economies of scale

• Successful when  expertise matters

Disadvantages

• Slow to realise when  is required

• Slow to respond

Suitable employee

• Values security

• Does not seek 

Task culture

Characteristics of the organisation

• Based around projects

• Typical of competitive markets and short-life products

Advantage

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