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Syllabus B: Organisational structure, culture, governance and sustainabilitySyllabus BOrganizational Culture
ACCA · Question 35 · Syllabus B: Organisational structure, culture, governance and sustainability
True or False: According to Charles Handy, a 'Role Culture' is typically found in highly bureaucratic organizations with strict job descriptions.
True or False: According to Charles Handy, a 'Role Culture' is typically found in highly bureaucratic organizations with strict job descriptions.
Answer options:
A.
True
B.
False
How to approach this question
Associate 'Role' with 'Rules' and 'Bureaucracy'.
Full Answer
A.True✓ Correct
Handy's Role Culture (symbolized by Apollo / a Greek Temple) relies on logic, rationality, strict job descriptions, and bureaucratic rules. Power comes from the job title, not the person.
Common mistakes
Confusing Role culture with Task culture.
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