Organisational Culture Questionnaire

Focus on your organisation, department or group as you read questions 1 through 15. Then place a check in the appropriate column.

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Questions
Almost always
Often
Sometimes
Almost Never
1
In my organisation, change is viewed as a challenge and an opportunity
2
Organisational policies are reviewed annually to assess effectiveness.
3
Rewards are given out to suit the preference of the recipients.
4
Our HR department is creative in finding new ways to attract top talent among diverse groups.
5
There is an openness to suggestions from people at all levels of the organisation.
6
Our strategic plan is evaluated once a year and revised as needed
7
"We've always done it that way" is a philosophy that describes my company's response to new ideas.
8
When problems emerge, there is a willingness to fix them.
9
Our products and services reflect the awareness of a diverse consumer base.
10
My boss values new ideas and implements them quickly.
11
Performance evaluations in this organisation measure an employee's adaptation to change.
12
Top executives in this company are innovative and approachable
13
We can and do make 'mid-course' corrections easily.
14
There is little variation in style of dress among employees.
15
People at all levels of the organisation are continuously trying to build or rebuild a 'better mouse-trap'.

 

How Open to Change Is Your Organisational Culture?

Write the scores from the question page into the numbered boxes below.

Total the scores together and record in the total box.

Analyse the performance according to the total score and the Answer Key below.

Numbers 1-6, 8-13, and 15

Almost always 4 points Often 3 points

Sometimes 2 points Almost never 1 point

Numbers 7 and 14

Almost always 1 point Often 2 points

Sometimes 3 points Almost never 4 points

1. 6. 11.
2. 7. 12.
3. 8. 13.
4. 9. 14.
5. 10. 15.
TOTAL:
Answer Key:
50 to 60: The culture of your organisation is open to change. You are able to react and adapt quickly, and are open to new ideas.
40 to 49: Your organisation understands that change is a reality. In some ways you are open to it, but you have not fully embraced it, nor are you harnessing change to make it work for you.
30 to 39: Your organisation understands the value of change, but you need to be more open to its reality and quicker in the implementation process.
15 to 29: You need to make some significant changes to your organisational culture regarding peoples willingness to adapt, be flexible and open to new ideas

 

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