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ACCA · Question 06 · Business & Technology
Section A
"Quantum AI" is a fast-paced tech startup. Employees are rarely given formal job titles; instead, they are constantly shifted into temporary, multi-disciplinary project teams to solve specific coding challenges. Expertise is valued over seniority.
According to Charles Handy's cultural typologies, which culture is dominant at Quantum AI?
Section A
"Quantum AI" is a fast-paced tech startup. Employees are rarely given formal job titles; instead, they are constantly shifted into temporary, multi-disciplinary project teams to solve specific coding challenges. Expertise is valued over seniority.
According to Charles Handy's cultural typologies, which culture is dominant at Quantum AI?
Answer options:
A.
Power culture
B.
Role culture
C.
Task culture
D.
Person culture
How to approach this question
Identify the focus of the organization: temporary project teams and solving specific challenges. This aligns with Handy's Task culture.
Full Answer
C.Task culture✓ Correct
Handy's Task culture is job- or project-oriented. It is highly adaptable, bringing together the right mix of experts to solve a problem, typical in matrix structures and tech startups.
Common mistakes
Confusing Task culture with Person culture due to the lack of formal job titles.
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