History of Netflix
In what year was Netflix founded?
1997
What phrase captures Netflix’s core culture philosophy?
“Freedom and Responsibility”
What is the term for a culture focused on innovation, flexibility, and risk-taking?
Adhocracy Culture
Who is the Netflix CEO that shows the company’s culture through his actions?
Reed Hastings
What does ASA stand for in the ASA model?
Attraction, Selection, Attrition
What type of service did Netflix originally offer?
DVD rentals by mail
According to the slide, what does Netflix believe great people outperform?
Rules
Organizational culture is described as ____?
Shared values, beliefs, and assumptions within an organization
What leadership style at Netflix means being open and honest with everyone?
radical transparency
What type of people are attracted to Netflix according to ASA?
People who value freedom, transparency, and independence
Which CEO turned Netflix into a major streaming giant?
Reed Hastings
What physical structure symbolizes Netflix’s flat organizational style?
Open offices with little physical separation between roles.
In Schein’s model, what do we call the things you can see in a company, like office layout or slogans?
Artifacts
What helps employees at Netflix be more creative and happier at work?
Having freedom to make their own decisions
How does Netflix select employees using culture?
Hiring only top performers who fit the Culture Memo
What year did Netflix launch its streaming service?
2007
What cultural concept refers to Netflix’s belief that a team of high performers is more powerful than strict rules?
Talent Density
What culture model did your presentation use to analyze Netflix?
Schein’s 3-level model
What helps everyone at Netflix stay on the same page and work well together?
open feedback
Why do some employees quickly leave Netflix?
They want stability, rules, or structure and realize they don’t fit
What was the first Netflix original series released in 2013?
House of Cards
What assumption underlies Netflix’s culture according to Schein’s model?
High performers don't need supervision; openness leads to better decisions.
What level of Schein’s model includes Netflix’s open offices and “Freedom & Responsibility” tagline?
Artifacts
According to Reed Hastings, what do openness and trying new ideas help Netflix do better?
learn faster and make better decisions
Why does ASA explain Netflix well?
A strong, consistent culture acts as a filter at all three ASA stages.