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According to Handy's classification of organisational cultures, which culture is typically found in a large, stable organisation with clearly defined roles, rules and procedures, and is often shown as a Greek temple?

Role culture is the correct answer. In Handy's model it is represented by a Greek temple and is based on formal roles, rules and procedures, suiting large, stable organisations. Power culture depends on a central figure, task culture on teams and projects, and person culture on individuals.

  1. APower culture
  2. BRole cultureCorrect
  3. CTask culture
  4. DPerson culture

Explanation

Handy's role culture relies on formal roles, procedures and specialisation, with strength coming from the pillars (functions). It suits stable environments. Power culture is centred on one dominant individual, task culture on team-based project work, and person culture on individual professionals.

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