Consider the sorts of values listed in Table 16-3. If you consider the symbols, physical structures, language, stories, rituals, and ceremonies identified in Step 1, what core values seem to summarize your university’s culture? Using a transparency, laptop, or chalkboard, list the one value that seems to be most central to your university’s culture. Then list the three cultural artifacts that are most responsible for transmitting that core value. Present your results to the class.

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TABLE 16-3 Values Used to Judge Fit with a Culture Flexibility Adaptability Predictability Stability Being innovative A willingness to experiment Being careful Being rule oriented Paying attention to detail Being team oriented Emphasizing a single culture Fairness Tolerance Being easy going Being supportive Decisiveness Taking initiative Achievement orientation Taking individual responsibility Opportunities for growth Security of employment Low level of conflict Developing friends at work Working in collaboration with others Working long hours Having an emphasis on quality Having a good reputation Being results oriented Being competitive Take advantage of opportunities Risk taking Autonomy Being analytical Being precise Sharing information freely Being people oriented Respect for the individual's rights Informality Being calm Being aggressive Action orientation Being reflective Being demanding High expectations for performance High pay for good performance Offers praise for good performance Confronting conflict directly Fitting in Enthusiasm for the job Not being constrained by rules Being distinctive from others Being socially responsible Having a clear guiding philosophy Being highly organized