Johnson and Scholes's Cultural Web

Explore the comprehensive framework of Johnson and Scholes cultural web through this enlightening mindmap. Delve deep into critical aspects such as the paradigm, narratives, daily practices, visual representations, organizational structure, control systems, and power structures that shape an organizations culture. This mindmap effectively highlights how this strategic model can facilitate the analysis of organizational culture, identification of culture change opportunities, ensuing strategic...

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1. The Paradigm

1.1. Shared values and beliefs

1.2. Core assumptions shaping behaviour within the organization

2. Symbols

2.1. Visual representations of the company including logos, how plush the offices are, and formal or informal dress codes

2.2. Often the first things others see about the organization

3. Organizational Structure

3.1. Organizational hierarchy

3.2. Team structure

3.3. Informal lines of communication and influence

4. Routines and Rituals

4.1. Daily behavior and actions of people that signal acceptable behavior

4.2. How groups work and what is expected, and not expected, in terms of behavior

5. Stories

5.1. The past events and people talked about inside and outside the company

5.2. Stories anchor the present to the past and explain and justify current practice

6. Power Structure

6.1. How power is distributed within the organization

6.2. Who makes the decisions

7. Control System

7.1. Ways that the organization is controlled

7.2. Financial systems, Quality systems, Rewards (including the way they are measured)

8. The important aspect of the model is to take into account the interrelation of the elements. For instance, a change in one element – control systems, perhaps – will impact (and will be impacted by) change in other elements. More so, the symbol systems are affected by all the rest. This model can be used to help identify what needs to be realigned to improve performance, or to ensure a smooth planned change. It provides a way to 'read' the culture.