1 Amazon S Culture Differ Type Culture Advanced Kouzes Posner 2 Could Amazon Learn Kouzes Q34259668

1. How does Amazon’s culture differ from the type of cultureadvanced by Kouzes and Posner?

2. What could Amazon learn from Kouzes and Posner’s descriptionof organizational culture and the role leader’s play in thecreation of that culture?

Expert Answer

1. Amazon’s culture differ from the type of culture advanced byKouzes and Posner as it is competitive and demanding. Kouzes andPosner advocate a culture of cooperation and collaborativeleadership where the actions are planned as per shared values inthe organization. Amazon considering its size and startup culturepractices a culture with single drive and purpose practisedorganization wide in various teams and locations. The leadership atAmazon