Organization Theory & Design

 


1. Assuming the scores are accurate, what conclusions can you draw about craft originalities' culture?What is your evidence?

2.If Craft originalities adopted a mass production manufacturing process similar to it's competitor,Saint crafter, how do you think that would affect the attitude score of the workers? Explain.

3. How do you think the rural environment might have influenced the lack of formalization and the casual work environment at craft originalities? Discuss

 

 

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Based on the organizational context of a small, rural, craft-based business versus a large, formalized competitor, we can draw the following conclusions regarding culture, manufacturing shifts, and environmental influences.

1. Conclusions on Craft Originalities’ Culture

Assuming the scores are high in areas like job satisfaction and organizational commitment but perhaps lower in formalization, we can conclude that Craft Originalities possesses a Clan Culture. This culture is characterized by a "family-like" atmosphere where members share a lot of themselves

Evidence of Clan Culture:

Shared Values: If attitude scores reflect high levels of loyalty, the evidence lies in the psychological contract between the owner and the employees, which prioritizes tradition over output.

Organic Structure: The lack of rigid rules suggests a culture that values flexibility and discretion rather than stability and control.

Mentorship: In craft industries, culture is often passed down through apprenticeship and storytelling rather than employee handbooks.