Define Organizational Culture

Organizational Culture Regardless of the other factors, a compensation system must
fit the organization’s culture. By “organizational culture,” we mean a system of shared
assumptions, values, and beliefs that governs how people behave in organizations. Every
organization has a distinct value for each of these characteristics, which, when combined,
defines the organization’s unique culture. Typically, organizations take one of two basic
approaches toward their employees.

Sharam Kohan
Sharam Kohan

Sharam Kohan is an organizational leadership professional with experience spanning employment law, human resources, and public service. He is currently an LL.M. degree candidate at UC Berkeley School of Law and previously served on Alameda County’s Human Relations Commission, advancing equity-focused community initiatives. He holds an Employment Law specialization from Temple University School of Law and is SHRM-certified.

Sharam is also a writer whose work explores the intersection of law and philosophy, including Judgment, a Priori Itself and Sartre’s Conception of Freedom. He comments on organizational dynamics and social issues, and supports Bay Area community organizations through philanthropy and volunteer service.

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