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Document 1 - OCAI Self-Assessment

The document provides instructions for completing a self-assessment questionnaire to evaluate an organization's current ("NOW") culture and preferred future ("PREFERRED") culture. The assessment covers 6 dimensions with 4 alternatives for each. Respondents divide 100 points across the alternatives for both the current and preferred cultures. Results are plotted on a chart to compare the current and preferred cultures.

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Document 1 - OCAI Self-Assessment

The document provides instructions for completing a self-assessment questionnaire to evaluate an organization's current ("NOW") culture and preferred future ("PREFERRED") culture. The assessment covers 6 dimensions with 4 alternatives for each. Respondents divide 100 points across the alternatives for both the current and preferred cultures. Results are plotted on a chart to compare the current and preferred cultures.

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SELF-ASSESSMENT

THE ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT


(OCAI)

You are asked to assess/rate your organisation against a number of dimensions. By


organisation it is meant the organisation that is managed by your boss or your strategic
business unit to which you belong or the organisation unit in which you are a member that has
clearly defined boundaries (for young students, please refer to your longer and more
significant internship experience).

The questionnaire consists of 6 sections/dimensions. Each section has 4 alternatives. For each
question divide 100 points amongst the 4 alternatives, depending on how you see the
organisation.

Guidelines :

Step 1
In the column headed NOW divide the 100 points in terms of how you believe the
organisation is today. Do this for each of the 6 sections. Ensure that for each section the
scores add up to 100.

Step 2
In the column headed PREFERRED divide the 100 points in terms of how you believe the
organisation should be in the future to be highly effective. Do this for each of the 6 sections.
Ensure that for each section the scores add up to 100.

Step 3
Complete the scoring sheet. Draw the final results in the scheme. Use two different colors –
one for the NOW culture, one for the PREFERRED culture.

The results will be debriefed during class. Please remember to bring the results to class.

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1 Dominant Characteristics NOW PREFERRED
A The organisation is a very personal place. It is like an
extended family. People seem to share a lot of
themselves.
B The organisation is a very dynamic and entrepreneurial
place. People are willing to stick their necks out and
take risks.
C The organisation is very results oriented. A major
concern is with getting the job done. People are very
competitive and achievement oriented.
D The organisation is a very controlled and structured
place. Formal procedures generally govern what people
do.
TOTAL 100 100

2 Organisational Leadership NOW PREFERRED


A The leadership in the organisation is generally
considered to exemplify mentoring, facilitating or
nurturing.
B The leadership in the organisation is generally
considered to exemplify entrepreneurship, innovating or
risk taking.
C The leadership in the organisation is generally
considered to exemplify a no-nonsense, aggressive,
results-oriented focus.
D The leadership in the organisation is generally
considered to exemplify coordinating, organising or
smooth-running efficiency.
TOTAL 100 100

3 Management of Employees NOW PREFERRED


A The management style in the organisation is
characterised by teamwork, consensus and participation.
B The management style in the organisation is
characterised by individual risk-taking, innovation,
freedom and uniqueness.
C The management style in the organisation is
characterised by hard-driving competitiveness, high
demands and achievement.
D The management style in the organisation is
characterised by security of employment, conformity,
predictability and stability in relationships.
TOTAL 100 100

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4 Organisation Glue NOW PREFERRED
A The glue that holds the organisation together is loyalty
and mutual trust; commitment to this organisation runs
high.
B The glue that holds the organisation together is
commitment to innovation and development. There is an
emphasis on being on the cutting edge.
C The glue that holds the organisation together is the
emphasis on achievement and goal accomplishment.
Aggressiveness and winning are common themes.
D The glue that holds the organisation together is formal
rules and policies. Maintaining a smooth-running
organisation is important.
TOTAL 100 100

5 Strategic Emphases NOW PREFERRED


A The organisation emphasises human development. High
trust, openness and participation persist.
B The organisation emphasises acquiring new resources
and creating new challenges. Trying new things and
prospecting for opportunities are valued.
C The organisation emphasises competitive actions and
achievement. Hitting stretch targets and winning in the
marketplace are dominant.
D The organisation emphasises permanence and stability.
Efficiency, control and smooth operations are important.
TOTAL 100 100

6 Criteria of Success NOW PREFERRED


A The organisation defines success on the basis of the
development of human resources, teamwork, employee
commitment and concern for people.
B The organisation defines success on the basis of having
the most unique or newest products. It is a product
leader and innovator.
C The organisation defines success on the basis of
winning in the marketplace and outpacing the
competition. Competitive market leadership is key.
D The organisation defines success on the basis of
efficiency. Dependable delivery, smooth scheduling and
low-cost production are critical.
TOTAL 100 100

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NOW Scores PREFERRED Scores

1A 1A
2A 2A
3A 3A
4A 4A
5A 5A
6A 6A
Sum of A responses Sum of A responses
Average Average

1B 1B
2B 2B
3B 3B
4B 4B
5B 5B
6B 6B
Sum of B responses Sum of B responses
Average Average

1C 1C
2C 2C
3C 3C
4C 4C
5C 5C
6C 6C
Sum of C responses Sum of C responses
Average Average

1D 1D
2D 2D
3D 3D
4D 4D
5D 5D
6D 6D
Sum of D responses Sum of D responses
Average Average

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Draw the « now » culture and the « preferred » culture in different colours.

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