Handy's Model of Organisational Culture

Charles Handy identified four classes of organisational culture in his classic model. Learn about them in this video!. #alevelbusiness #aqabusiness #edexcelbusiness VIDEO CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Power culture 02:08 Role culture 03:41 Task culture 04:43 Person culture 05:38 Handy's cultural types & leadership styles VIDEO SUMMARY The video is about Handy's Model of Organisational Culture. The video discusses four classes of culture identified by Charles Handy, a leading authority on organiSational culture. The four classes are power culture, role culture, task culture, and person culture. Power culture is a culture that is dominated by those at the top of the organization. Decisions are made quickly by a few individuals, but may not be in the best long-term interests of the business. This culture can be strong, but also toxic. Role culture is a typical culture of traditional organizations. Power is determined by your position in the organizational hierarchy. This culture can lead to slow decision-making, risk aversion, and bureaucracy. Task culture is a culture that forms when teams are created to address specific problems. Power within the team shifts depending on the problem or project. This type of culture can be very productive and creative. Person culture is a culture that is all about individual people. Individuals in this culture see themselves as unique and superior to the business itself. This culture is least frequent according to Handy. The video also briefly discusses leadership styles that might be best suited for each type of culture. An autocratic leadership style is likely the best fit for a power culture, while a democratic style would be more appropriate for a person culture.