OCAI (Cameron & Quinn)
Questionnaire based on the Competing Values Framework. 4 types.
Comparative catalog · Jung, Scott, Davies et al. (2007) 
Instruments for Assessing Organizational Culture
Jung and colleagues catalogued and compared the leading instruments used to assess organizational culture. Their catalog classifies each tool by theoretical foundation (typology vs dimensional), methodological approach (qualitative vs quantitative), and application domain. An essential resource for choosing the right instrument depending on context: culture audit, fit at hire, transformation tracking.
Key dimensions
01
Typology vs Dimensional
Typology (4 types like Quinn) vs continuous dimensions (nuanced profiles).
02
Qualitative vs Quantitative
Interviews and observation vs structured questionnaires and scores.
Model categories
OCP (O'Reilly, Chatman, Caldwell)
Q-sort of 54 values. Individual and organizational profiles.
Organizational Culture Survey (Glaser)
31 items on 6 dimensions: teamwork, morale, information flow…
Denison Model
4 traits: mission, adaptability, consistency, involvement.
Hofstede (national & organizational)
6 cultural dimensions initially for comparing nations.
Key takeaways
- No instrument is universally superior: the choice depends on the objective.
- Typologies (Quinn) are accessible; dimensional models (OCP) are more precise.
- Combining quantitative and qualitative yields the most robust diagnosis.
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