3. Key Cultural Elements used to compare the organizational culture of SAS and Trilogy: Artifacts : tangible and physical features of an organization that contribute to its culture. Office décor, spatial arrangements, corporate art, dress codes, and even graffiti are markers of culture (Eisenberg, Goodall & Trethewey,2007, p.129) Organizational Identification : A person identifies with an organization when she or he seeks to select the alternative that best fits the perceived interests of the organization. The higher degree of identification the more the individual’s identity is shaped by membership in the group, and the more the person develops a “we-self.” Identification is a process while a related concept, organizational commitment is more behavioral (Tompkins, 2005, p.267) Values : represent a (more or less) shared set of beliefs about appropriate organizational behaviors. These cultural value commitments can be very powerful in boosting employee loyalty and satisfaction as long as they are aligned with company goals. (Eisenberg, Goodall & Trethewey,2007, p.129)

9. Artifacts at Trilogy Workspace area is not defined into separate offices, everyone works together in rooms of tables and laptops. The only artwork seen at Trilogy are whiteboards on every wall filled from top to bottom with notes and mathematical equations for pricing and interpreting data. You do not see anyone in suits working for Trilogy, the dress is very casual, so casual some employees may not be wearing shoes! The tables that are lined together creating the work space are filled with McDonald’s fast food wrappers, Hershey Bars, left over sucker sticks and piles of empty coffee cups and caffeinated drink cans.

19. We (Leigh Ann Rogers and Jana Sorrell) have abided by the UNCG Academic Integrity Policy on this assignment.