Culture Type Matters: Strengths and Challenges

Published On:
February 24, 2021
Authored By:
APQC
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As part of a broader effort to uncover the levers of organizational culture, APQC included a range of culture-related questions and analysis by culture in 2021 Process and Performance Management Priorities and Challenges: Comparative by Corporate Culture. This article breaks down four common culture types, describing the unique attributes, strengths, and challenges for each:

  • Adhocracy,
  • Clan,
  • Market, and
  • Hierarchy.