WEGMANS
WEGMANS
Q. 1. Would you characterize Wegmans’s culture as strong or weak? Why? How is the strength of the culture at Wegmans likely to affect its employees, particularly new hires?
Answer: We think it is a strong culture. In a strong culture the organization’s core values are both intensely held and widely shared. In this case, we can see that the presidents of Wegmans have continued its tradition of taking care of its employees. Employees in Wegmans are proud to say they work at Wegmans. And it is this kind of corporate culture that makes the employees driven, happy and loyal to the company. So we recognize it as a kind of strong culture. Effects on employees:
I. The strength of the culture at Wegmens makes its employees realize their values. And it let them view working for the grocer as their career.
II. This culture, which focuses on taking care of employees, brings employees handsome pay and college scholarships. This gives them a satisfaction on the material level.
III. For new hires, they will be encouraged to work hard, because they know what they can get from the company. And they will be proud to be a part of this company because it is actually difficult to get into it. What’s more, they will get much help from tenure colleagues which will support them to “grow up”.
IV. This culture can make employees loyal to the company, which can reduce the turnover.
Q. 2. Wegman’s attempts to maintain its core cultural values by hiring individuals who are passionate about the food industry and by staffing new stores partly with existing employees. What are some advantages and disadvantages of trying to impose a similar culture throughout different areas of a company?
Answer:
WEGMANS Core Values:
These five statements explain what Wegmans is all about:
1. We care about the well-being and success of every person.
2. High standards are a way of life. We pursue excellence in everything we do.
3. We make a difference in every community we serve.
4. We
Q. 1. Would you characterize Wegmans’s culture as strong or weak? Why? How is the strength of the culture at Wegmans likely to affect its employees, particularly new hires?
Answer: We think it is a strong culture. In a strong culture the organization’s core values are both intensely held and widely shared. In this case, we can see that the presidents of Wegmans have continued its tradition of taking care of its employees. Employees in Wegmans are proud to say they work at Wegmans. And it is this kind of corporate culture that makes the employees driven, happy and loyal to the company. So we recognize it as a kind of strong culture. Effects on employees:
I. The strength of the culture at Wegmens makes its employees realize their values. And it let them view working for the grocer as their career.
II. This culture, which focuses on taking care of employees, brings employees handsome pay and college scholarships. This gives them a satisfaction on the material level.
III. For new hires, they will be encouraged to work hard, because they know what they can get from the company. And they will be proud to be a part of this company because it is actually difficult to get into it. What’s more, they will get much help from tenure colleagues which will support them to “grow up”.
IV. This culture can make employees loyal to the company, which can reduce the turnover.
Q. 2. Wegman’s attempts to maintain its core cultural values by hiring individuals who are passionate about the food industry and by staffing new stores partly with existing employees. What are some advantages and disadvantages of trying to impose a similar culture throughout different areas of a company?
Answer:
WEGMANS Core Values:
These five statements explain what Wegmans is all about:
1. We care about the well-being and success of every person.
2. High standards are a way of life. We pursue excellence in everything we do.
3. We make a difference in every community we serve.
4. We