2.3.4 Politicised vs Focused Cultures
Politicised cultures are present in organisations when the nodal organisational personality has a detached orientation. Those with this orientation have a strong sense of detachment from others and of not being connected with the environment. They believe that interaction with others will be harmful and avoid emotional relationships because they fear they will be demeaned by others. Aloofness and coldness characterise their relationships. They are socially and psychologically isolated and do not care about it.
In a politicised organisation culture there is no clear direction. The chief executive is not strong being detached from the organisation. Lacking leadership, managers at lower levels try to influence ...
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