You are an anthropologist studying your organization.
You are looking for clues to help you describe the unique culture of this workplace.

What would you discover in each of the areas below?

1) Dress and clothing patterns
2) Subgroups within the culture
3) Different roles and rules for men and women
4) Different roles and rules based on position
5) Special language or jargon
6) Humor
7) Taboos
8) Rewards
9) Levels of power or importance
10) Territoriality and use of space
11) Working relationships
12) Means of communication
13) How are (or aren't) personal lives/families/issues approached at work?

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