Toyota's Corporate Culture and Cultural Web Model

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MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONS IN A GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT
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Global Environment 2
Contents
Executive Summary..................................................................3
E-learning Activity 4..................................................................3
E-learning Activity 5..................................................................5
Conclusion.................................................................................7
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Global Environment 3
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This paper provides a detailed analysis of the corporate culture of Toyota Company. The
problem of cultural diversification in toyota has also been analyzed, and the aspects which
surround the organization culture (Burke 2012, p. 540). Toyota remains one of the most
competitive organizations in the industry it operates, and an open culture which fosters
teamwork, cooperation, and effectiveness, as well as overall and consistent success of the
organization.
LEARNING ACTIVITY 4
TOYOTA’S CORPORATE CULTURE AND THE PROBLEM OF SPREADING ITS
CULTURE
Summary of activity
This learning activity helps shed light on the fundamental aspects present in the organizational
culture at Toyota Company. The activity also highlights the importance and significance of every
feature of the organizational culture at Toyota, which in turn, helps the organization maintain its
competitive edge in the modern and competitive industry.
Toyota's culture using the seven dimensions of organizational culture
Toyota Company has embraced significant change, especially in its organizational
culture. The organization culture of the organization places a lot of emphasis on secrecy and
hierarchy and is characterized by seven distinct features (Burstein 2011, p. 340). The first aspect
is teamwork, which the organization uses to build most of its business areas. Employee
involvement is highly emphasized in this concept, to ensure adequate integration and team
building programs. The second aspect of Toyota company'’ organization culture is related to
continuous improvement through learning. The culture facilitates the development of the entire