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Three general types of organizational culture—constructive, passive-defensive, aggressive-defensive:
The organizational cultural inventory measures 12 sets of normative beliefs or shared behavioral expectations associated with three general types of cultures, Constructive, Passive-Defensive, and Aggressive-Defensive.
Constructive cultures—in which members are encouraged to interact with others and approach tasks in ways that will help them meet their higher-order satisfaction needs, are characterized by Achievement, Self-actualizing, Humanistic-Encouraging, and Affiliative norms. Constructive styles strongly associated with satisfaction and low stress (Cooke & Szumal, 1993).

� Achievement: pursuing a standard of excellence.
� Self-actualizing: thinking in unique and independent way.
� Humanistic-encouraging: helping other to grow and develop.
� Affiliate: dealing with others in a friendly way

Passive-Defensive cultures—in which members believe they must......

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