There are four types of organization culture applying for managing MNCs. In which of the four types of organizational cultures – family, Eiffel Tower, guided missile, incubator – would most people in Cambodia feel comfortable?
Integration of organizational cultures resulting from international expansion via mergers/acquisitions
i. Family Culture: Strong emphasis on hierarchy and orientation to persons Power oriented, headed by leader regarded as caring parent Management takes care of employees, ensures they’re treated well, and have continued employment Catalyze and multiply energies of personnel or end up supporting leader who is ineffective and drains
energy and loyalties
ii. Eiffel Tower: Strong emphasis on hierarchy and
orientation to task Jobs well defined; coordination from top Culture narrow at top; broad at base Relationships specific and status remains with job Few off-the-job relationships between manager and employee Formal hierarchy is impersonal and efficient
iii. Guided Missile:Strong emphasis on equality in workplace and in task Culture oriented to work. Work ndertaken by teams or project groups.All team members equal.Treat each other with respect. Egalitarian and task-driven organizational culture
iv. Incubator Culture:Strong emphasis on equality and personal orientation Organization as incubator for self- expression and self-fulfillment Little formal structure Participants confirm, criticize, develop, find resources for, or help complete development of innovative product or service