Analysis

The Denison Organizational Culture model is a psychometric tool designed
to assess an organization’s culture. The Denison model examines key dimensions of organizational culture that influence performance and effectiveness. These dimensions include involvement, consistency, adaptability, and mission.

Objective

The goal of the DOC is to provide a comprehensive view of an organization’s culture and help leaders understand how culture impacts performance and effectiveness.

Key Dimensions

Involvement: Assesses employee commitment and engagement in decision-making and goal achievement.

Consistency: Evaluates the presence of shared values within the organization and examines coherence and alignment in actions and processes.

Adaptability: Measures the organization’s ability to adapt to changes and innovate.

Mission: Assesses the existence of strategic goals and how well employees understand and align with the organization’s mission.

References

Denison, D. R. (1990). Corporate Culture and Organizational Effectiveness. Wiley.
Denison, D. R., & Mishra, A. K. (1995). Toward a Theory of Organizational Culture and Effectiveness. Organization Science, 6(2), 204-223.
Fey, C. F., & Denison, D. R. (2003). Organizational culture and effectiveness: Can American theory be applied in Russia? Organization Science, 14(6), 686-706.
Denison, D. R., Haaland, S., & Goelzer, P. (2004). Corporate culture and organizational effectiveness: Is Asia different from the rest of the world? Organizational Dynamics, 33(1), 98-109.