The person culture – this is where the structure and the culture is built around individuals. Although not a common culture for an entire organisation to be based on, it is none the less found in small areas of large companies. The culture is that of educated and articulate individuals – solicitors, academic researchers, consultants etc. They may use some common office services but generally operate independently. In some instances, a key individual heads a support team of different skills.

　　Test your understanding 3

　　Describe what Handy meant by a task culture. Can you think of two disadvantages this may create for an organisation?