In Lecture 2, we use two practical metaphors - the iceberg and the spider's net –in understanding organizational culture. Then, we discuss an important phenomenon linked to the formation of subcultures and clans in the organization. At the end of the class you will have the possibility to analyze if there are any subcultures in your own organization.

Before any lecture either open or save to your computer the assigned PowerPoint presentations.

Assignment before the lecture: none

Open or save the PowerPoint slides related to this lecture HERE.

Listen to the lecture, and afterwards do the assignment given below.

Write your learning experiences into your personal Reflective report

Assignment after the lecture: Analyse the following:

• Have you detected the clans and subcultures in your school?
• What is the influence they have on the entire organization?