Edgar Schein's Model of Organizational Culture

Edgar Schein’s Model of Organizational Culture describes how a company's shared values, beliefs, and assumptions shape its environment. It has three levels: artifacts (visible things like dress, office layout, and routines), espoused values (stated principles and goals), and underlying assumptions (deeply held beliefs about how the world works). These levels influence how employees behave, make decisions, and interact. Understanding these layers helps explain why organizations operate the way they do and how culture impacts change and performance. Essentially, Schein’s model offers a way to analyze and understand a company’s mindset and behavior from surface to core.