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: However, there are a number of external factors at play which do not allow organizations to have complete control over every piece. Let’s explore some of these external factors and the influence they have on organizational culture. Political Factors
There are a variety of ways in which politics can influence organizational culture. On a large scale, Congress creates laws and regulations that may change the way an organization operates. Even if the organization may disagree with a law, they are still legally obligated to abide by it. On a smaller scale, relationship politics may also influence culture. Competing against other organizations for clients or market share can be political in nature and influence the way an organization chooses to operate. Politics on a small or a large scale can change company goals and objectives and the way they choose to work towards them. Economic Factors
The economy plays a role in our everyday lives. How much money we make, how much money we spend, wants and needs, competitive pricing, etc.