ACCA BT · Chapter 10 · Question 8 of 11
A government department relies on detailed job descriptions, formal procedures and clearly defined hierarchy, and values stability and predictability. Which of Handy's cultures does this describe?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Role culture
Explanation
Role culture (Apollo, represented by a Greek temple) is bureaucratic: authority comes from position, work is governed by rules and procedures, and stability is valued. Power culture centres on one person, task culture is flexible and project-based, and person culture serves individuals' own interests.
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