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Syllabus B: Organisational structure, culture, governanceSyllabus BHandy's Cultural TypologiesOrganizational Culture
ACCA · Question 38 · Syllabus B: Organisational structure, culture, governance
[Section A] In Charles Handy's cultural typologies, which Greek god is associated with a 'Role culture' (characterized by bureaucracy, strict hierarchies, and job descriptions)?
[Section A] In Charles Handy's cultural typologies, which Greek god is associated with a 'Role culture' (characterized by bureaucracy, strict hierarchies, and job descriptions)?
Answer options:
A.
Zeus
B.
Apollo
C.
Athena
How to approach this question
Recall the pairings in Handy's model: Zeus (Power), Apollo (Role), Athena (Task), Dionysus (Person).
Full Answer
B.Apollo✓ Correct
Handy used Greek gods to symbolize his four cultures. Apollo, the god of order and rules, represents the Role culture, which is highly bureaucratic and relies on strict job descriptions and hierarchies.
Common mistakes
Confusing Apollo with Zeus. Zeus is the central powerful figure in a Power culture.
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