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Zenara Logistics has a long-established head office in which decisions are taken by the founder's inner circle. Staff describe the firm as 'a spider's web': power radiates from the centre, there are few formal rules, and people succeed by being close to the founder. Which culture type in Handy's classification best describes Zenara?

Zenara has a power culture in Handy's classification. Control sits with a central figure, influence flows from closeness to the founder, and there are few formal rules. A role culture would instead rely on defined procedures, job descriptions and functional pillars rather than personal proximity.

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

Explanation

Handy's power culture is represented by a web, with control radiating from a central source, few rules and procedures, and influence based on proximity to the centre. Role culture is a Greek temple built on formal rules and job descriptions, which does not fit here.

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