Which dimension is NOT one of the six that capture the essence of organizational culture?

• A. Innovation
• B. Political Skill
• C. Teamwork
• D. Stability

Answer: (B)

Organizational culture is described by dimensions that reflect shared values and norms across the organization. When the dimensions include a focus on new ideas and experimentation, collaboration and people-orientation, and a preference for predictability and order, they capture how the culture tends to operate. Innovation signals valuing creativity and risk-taking; Teamwork signals a collaborative, people-centered environment; Stability signals a preference for consistency and reliable routines. Political Skill, on the other hand, is about how individuals navigate social networks and influence others—an individual capability rather than a shared cultural attribute. It doesn’t describe the organization’s culture as a whole, so it isn’t one of the six cultural dimensions.