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Elements
of Culture
Climate is one of five culture elements. In addition to climate, a culture is made up of:
- Cultural Values: Shared beliefs about the desired outcomes,
priorities and acceptable methods for achieving such
goals.
- Norms: Cultural standards for behavior: “The way we do things around here.”
- Peer Support:
Assistance from co-workers, family and friends.
- Organizational Supports
and Cultural Touch Points. Organizational
policies, procedures and programs are examples of
organizational support systems. Leadership modeling, rewards, training, communication systems, and the orientation of new people are examples of organizational support
and cultural touch points.
Although this course focuses
specifically on climate, it is important to understand that
the climate does not function independently of other
cultural factors and broader economic realities. For
example, a good climate will also be determined by adequate
pay, safe working conditions and job schedules that allow
for the balance of work, rest and play. More information
about the larger cultural context is available in the
Culture Change Planner.
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