12 Types of Organizational Culture You Should Know

Culture transformation is the process of realigning your organization's culture with its vision, mission, and core values. To succeed in today's labor market, it's crucial for organizations to provide a positive employee experience. It's easy to figure out what your current and preferred workplace culture is with the Organizational Cultural Assessm... See more

1. Adhocracy culture – the dynamic, entrepreneurial Create Culture.


2. Clan culture – the people-oriented, friendly Collaborate Culture.


3. Hierarchy culture – the process-oriented, structured Control Culture.


4. Market culture – the results-oriented, competitive Compete Culture.


5. Purpose culture – Company leaders and employees share altruistic values of ch

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The word 'culture' comes from the Latin word 'colere', which means to tend or cultivate. An organization's culture is how the leader cares for its business, stakeholders, and employees. You can see it in how decisions are made – top-down or bottom-up.