Title: External Factors of Organizational Culture | Organizational Behavior / Human Relations
Headings: External Factors of Organizational Culture
External Factors of Organizational Culture
What you’ll learn to do: Describe the external factors associated with organizational culture
Learning Outcomes
Political Factors
Economic Factors
Industry Factors
Social Factors
Technology Factors
Practice Question
Managing External Factors
Practice Question

Content: External Factors of Organizational Culture | Organizational Behavior / Human Relations
External Factors of Organizational Culture
What you’ll learn to do: Describe the external factors associated with organizational culture
There are two types of factors that influence organizational culture: internal and external. External influences and factors play a large role in how organizations choose to operate. Understanding these external factors and how companies need to adapt to them will help explain the inner workings of an organization. While there are a number of internal factors also at play, external factors help to shape how organizations choose to manage and account for internal factors. Let’s get started by first defining and exploring organizational culture and then diving into the number of factors that can influence it! Learning Outcomes
Describe external factors and their influence on organizational culture
Analyze how organizations can manage external factors
We experience external factors and regulations in our everyday lives. When we drive, we follow speed limit signs to avoid a ticket. When we shop, we have to pay a mandated sales tax.