Dimensions of Culture (Scenario)
Todd works for SeaLan Tech, a small environmental consulting firm that has just been purchased by Zerex, Inc., a large biomedical research organization. The work environment at SeaLan had always been friendly and cooperative; people worked in teams and were encouraged to take risks. However, after meeting with the management of the new parent company, Todd believes there are considerable differences between the organizational cultures of Zerex and SeaLan. He is concerned that the new company will eliminate SeaLan's old culture, and he does not like the prospects.
-The organizational culture at SeaLan is best described as ________.

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The description of SeaLan's work environment as friendly, cooperative, and encouraging of teamwork and risk-taking indicates a culture that is high on team orientation and high on risk-taking, but the absence of any mention of competitive or hostile behaviors suggests it is low on aggressiveness.