How to take the OCAI Survey

1. Respons the survey while considering the "organization" as the University as a whole.

2. The survey (see the tab below labelled "survey") contains 6 categories, and under each ca

3. You have 100 piont do divide among these alternative depending on how closely each cho
You can "spend" 100 point under each category to describe how you perceive and experience
Each category must add up to 100. Do not use decimals.

4. Take the survey ones while thinking of the organization culture as it is NOW (fill in the col
while thinking of the organization culture as you think it should be in the FUTURE in order to
5. The total cells will turn green if the column adds up to 100.
6. Click on the Grapic to view the plotted version of your respons.
7. Save the file to your computer if you want a copy.

8. Additional information on this tool can be found at http://www.uwec.edu/sampsow/measu

9. If you have any futher questions you can contact me via e-mail:info@ask-advise.nl.
Good Luck,
Astrid Krikke

ersity as a whole.

es, and under each category you will see 4 alternatives.

how closely each choise describes your organization culture.

rceive and experience your organization culture relative to the category.

s NOW (fill in the column "Now") and than take it a second time
e FUTURE in order to be highly succesful (fill in the 'Future" column).

edu/sampsow/measures/Culture-OCAI.htm

@ask-advise.nl.

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I Dominant Characteristics
The organization is a very personal place. It is a lot like an extended family. People seem to share a lot of
A
themselves.
B

The organization is a very dynamic and entrepreneurial place. People are willing to stick their necks out and
take risks.

The organization is very results oriented. A major concern is with getting the job done. People are very
competitive and achievement oriented

The organization is a very controlled and structured place. Formal procedures generally govern what people
do.
Subtotals

NOW
0

FUTURE
100

100

100

Enter values in purple cells above until each subtotal is 100

II Organizational Leadership
A The leadership in the organization is generally considered to exemplify mentoring, facilitating, or nurturing.
B

The leadership in the organization is generally considered to exemplify entrepreneurship, innovating, and
risk.

The leadership in the organization is generally considered to exemplify a no-nonsense, aggressive, resultsoriented focus.

The leadership in the organization is generally considered to exemplify coordinating, organizing, or smoothrunning efficiency.
Subtotals

Enter values in purple cells above until each subtotal is 100

IIIManagement of Employees
A The management style in the organization is characterized by teamwork, consensus, and participation.
B

The management style in the organization is characterized by individual risk-taking, innovation, freedom,
and uniqueness.

The management style in the organization is characterized by hard-driving competitiveness, high demands,
and achievement.

The management style in the organization is characterized by security of employment, conformity,

predictability, and stability in relationships.
Subtotals

Enter values in purple cells above until each subtotal is 100

100

100

100

IV Organizational Glue
The glue that holds the organization together is loyalty and mutual trust. Commitment to this organization
A
runs high.
B

The glue that holds the organization together is commitment to innovation and development. There is an
emphasis on being on the cutting edge.

The glue that holds the organization together is emphasis on achievement and goal accomplishment.
Aggressiveness and winning are common themes.

The glue that holds the organization together is formal rules and policies. Maintaining a smooth running
organization is important.
Subtotals

Enter values in purple cells above until each subtotal is 100

V Strategic Emphases
A The organization emphasizes human development. High trust, openness, and participation persist.
B

The organization emphasizes acquiring new resources and creating new challenges. Trying new things and
prospecting for opportunities are valued.

The organization emphasizes competitive actions and achievement. Hitting stretch targets and winning in the
marketplace are dominant.

The organization emphasizes permanence and stability. Efficiency, control, and smooth operations are
important.
Subtotals

Enter values in purple cells above until each subtotal is 100

VI Criteria for Success
The organization defines success on the basis of the development of human resources, teamwork, employee
A
commitment, and concern for people.
B

The organization defines success on the basis of having the most unique or newest products. It is a product
leader and innovator.

The organization defines success on the basis of winning in the marketplace and outpacing the competition.
Competitive market leadership is key.

The organization defines success on the basis of efficiency. Dependable delivery, smooth scheduling, and
low-cost production are critical.
Subtotals

Enter values in purple cells above until each subtotal is 100

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A
100

50

Now

Future

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B
C
D

Now
0
0
0
0
0

Future
0
0
0
0
0

100
100
100
100