Organisational Change

2.3.1 Charismatic vs Self-sufficient Cultures

A charismatic organisational culture is associated with a dramatic managerial personality. Dramatic mangers have feelings of grandness, a strong need for attention from others, and act in ways to draw attention to themselves. They tend to be exhibitionists, seeking excitement and stimulation. However, they often lack self-discipline, cannot focus their attention for long periods of time, and tend to be charming but superficial. They frequently exploit others and often attract subordinates with high dependency needs.

Decision-making is based on intuition, guesswork, and hunches, without careful analysis of the environment or the capabilities of the organisation. Often the organisational structure and ...