GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

What are the various components of an organization's work culture? What are key issues that need to be addressed in any organisation to create a more developmental and performance oriented culture?

Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2017–2018

Syllabus: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.

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Saumya SharmaAIR 9 · CSE 2017 · 127 wordsTheir whole copy

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Work culture is a very important factor to assess any organisation.

Its components include:

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• Punctuality • Responsiveness • Responsible leadership • Commitment • Ability to deliver • Appreciation • Disapproval where warranted.

The key issues that need to be addressed to create a performance oriented culture:

  1. Responsible and responsive leadership
  • Many a times the work culture suffers as the leadership evades responsibility
  1. Preventing sexual harrasment and promoting gender balance
  • Constitution of internal complaints

committee as per the Prevention of Harassment at Workplace Act.

  1. Appreciating the hard work of employees.
  • Most employees dislike their jobs solely because they are seldom appreciated.
  1. Keeping office politics in check by promoting a cooperative work culture.

  2. Providing adequate holidays and suitable work hours.

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