corporate culture — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

corporate culture (/ˈkɔːr.pər.ət ˈkʌl.tʃər/)

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🔊 /ˈkɔːr.pər.ət ˈkʌl.tʃər/

Meaning

Meaning: shared company values and behavior

The shared values, beliefs, and ways of behaving that exist within a company.

Examples

🗣 The company’s open corporate culture encourages staff to share ideas without fear of criticism.

Etymology

A compound of ‘corporate’ (Latin ‘corporatus’, formed into a body) and ‘culture’ (Latin ‘cultura’).

How & Where It’s Used

Used in business and human resources discussions.

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