# NOW FUTURE

0 100
I
A 10 30
B 10 10
C 40 30
D 40 30
Subtotals 100 100
0 100
II
A 15 20
B 10 10
C 30 30
D 45 40
Subtotals 100 100
0 100
III
A 10 30
B 5 10
C 40 15
D 45 45
Subtotals 100 100
The Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OACI)
Dominant Characteristics
The organization is a very personal place. It is a lot like an extended family. People seem to share a lot of
themselves.
The organization is a very dynamic and entrepreneurial place. People are willing to stick their necks out and
take risks.
The organization is very results oriented. A major concern is with getting the job done. People are very
competitive and achievement oriented
The organization is a very controlled and structured place. Formal procedures generally govern what people
do.
The management style in the organization is characterized by individual risk-taking, innovation, freedom,
and uniqueness.
The management style in the organization is characterized by hard-driving competitiveness, high demands,
and achievement.
The management style in the organization is characterized by security of employment, conformity,
predictability, and stability in relationships.
The management style in the organization is characterized by teamwork, consensus, and participation.
The leadership in the organization is generally considered to exemplify mentoring, facilitating, or nurturing.
The leadership in the organization is generally considered to exemplify entrepreneurship, innovating, and
risk.
Organizational Leadership
The leadership in the organization is generally considered to exemplify a no-nonsense, aggressive, results-
oriented focus.
The leadership in the organization is generally considered to exemplify coordinating, organizing, or smooth-
running efficiency.
Management of Employees
0 100
IV
A 10 30
B 15 15
C 35 20
D 40 35
Subtotals 100 100
0 100
V
A 20 25
B 10 10
C 30 25
D 40 40
Subtotals 100 100
0 100
VI
A 20 20
B 10 10
C 30 30
D 40 40
Subtotals 100 100
The organization defines success on the basis of winning in the marketplace and outpacing the competition.
Competitive market leadership is key.
Strategic Emphases
The organization emphasizes human development. High trust, openness, and participation persist.
The organization emphasizes acquiring new resources and creating new challenges. Trying new things and
prospecting for opportunities are valued.
The glue that holds the organization together is commitment to innovation and development. There is an
emphasis on being on the cutting edge.
The organization defines success on the basis of efficiency. Dependable delivery, smooth scheduling, and
low-cost production are critical.
The organization emphasizes competitive actions and achievement. Hitting stretch targets and winning in
the marketplace are dominant.
The organization emphasizes permanence and stability. Efficiency, control, and smooth operations are
important.
The organization defines success on the basis of the development of human resources, teamwork, employee
commitment, and concern for people.
The organization defines success on the basis of having the most unique or newest products. It is a product
leader and innovator.
Criteria for Success
Organizational Glue
The glue that holds the organization together is emphasis on achievement and goal accomplishment.
Aggressiveness and winning are common themes.
The glue that holds the organization together is formal rules and policies. Maintaining a smooth running
organization is important.
The glue that holds the organization together is loyalty and mutual trust. Commitment to this organization
runs high.
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A - Clan
B - Adhocracy
C - Market
D - Hierarchy
The Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OACI)
Now Future
Now Future
A - Clan 14 25.83 100
B - Adhocracy 10 10.83 100
C - Market 34 25.00 100
D - Hierarchy 42 38.33 100
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