The set of key values, assumptions, understandings, and norms that is shared by members of an organization and taught to new members as correct.
What is CULTURE
100
A narrative based on true events that is repeated frequently and shared among employees.
What is STORY
100
Internal entrepreneurial spirit that includes values of exploration, experimentation, and risk taking.
What is CORPORATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP
100
People who passionately believe in a new idea and actively work to overcome obstacles and resistance.
What is IDEA CHAMPIONS
100
The display of values, attitudes, and behaviors necessary to intrinsically motivate one’s self and others toward a sense of spiritual expression through calling and membership.
What is SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP
200
The enduring beliefs that have worth, merit, and importance for the organization.
What is ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES
200
The degree of agreement among employees about the importance of specific values and ways of doing things.
What is CULTURE STRENGTH
200
Including customers, strategic partners, suppliers, and other outsiders directly in the innovation process.
What is OPEN INNOVATION
200
The generation of new ideas that result in improved efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
What is CREATIVITY
200
Culture characterized by a clear vision of the organization’s goals and leaders’ focus on the achievement of specific targets.
What is ACHIEVEMENT CULTURE
300
The process by which a person learns the cultural values, norms, and behaviors that enable him to “fit in” with a group or organization.
What is SOCIALIZATION
300
An object, act, or event that conveys meaning to others.
What is SYMBOL
300
A set of systematic techniques used for changing mental concepts and perceptions and generating new ones.
What is LATERAL THINKING
300
Uses a face-to-face interactive group to spontaneously suggest a wide range of creative ideas to solve the problem.
What is BRAINSTORMING
300
Culture with an internal focus on the involvement and participation of employees to meet changing expectations from the external environment.
What is CLAN CULTURE
400
The code of moral principles and values that governs the behavior of a person or group with respect to what is right and wrong.
What is ETHICS
400
A planned activity that makes up a special event and is generally conducted for the benefit of an audience.
What is CEREMONY
400
Intentionally reducing the size of a company’s workforce.
What is DOWNSIZING
400
The reciprocal obligations and commitments that define the relationship between employees and the organization.
What is PERSONAL COMPACT
400
The difference between desired and actual values and behaviors.
What is CULTURE GAP
500
A relationship between leaders and followers that is based on shared, strongly internalized values that are advocated and acted upon by the leader.
What is VALUES-BASED LEADERSHIP
500
Characterized by values that support the organization’s ability to interpret and translate signals from the environment into new behavior responses.
What is ADAPTABILITY CULTURE
500
A safe harbor where ideas from employees throughout the organization can be developed without interference from company bureaucracy or politics.
What is IDEA INCUBATOR
500
A technique for leading change that engages individuals, teams, or the entire organization by reinforcing positive messages and focusing on learning from success.
What is APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY
500
Brings people together in an interactive group over a computer network.