The scales relate to the organisational culture characteristics listed inIllustration 11.1 (pp330). Put a cross on each scale according to how you rate your own organisation (or one with which you are familiar). If possible, ask colleagues in different parts of the organisation to your own to carry out this rating process. This will help analyse their perspective of the organisation and how they perceive these characteristics of culture.

Organisational culture characteristics

Innovation and risk taking
Attention to detail
Outcome orientation
People orientation
Team orientation
Aggressiveness
Stability

Upon completion of your analysis of your organisation's culture and that of your colleagues, analyse where there are any differences; consider why their views might be different from your own.