Organizational Cultures

GRAUS

The GRAUS organizational culture model, also known as the GRAUS framework, is an approach used to analyze and understand organizational culture. The GRAUS model identifies six dimensions of organizational culture:

1. Values and Principles,

2. Norms and Practices,

3. Symbols,

4. Partnership principles

Values and principles

GRAUS upholds the following principles and values, and consider them the core of existence and its members and volunteers are guided by the following principles and values:

People-Oriented: GRAUS prioritizes working with women, the poor, the disadvantaged, and marginalized communities, focusing on their rights, dignity, and well-being.
Non-Partisan: We serve all individuals impartially and equitably, without regard to nationality, race, religion, or political views. Our services are based on the needs of our target groups.
Respect: We treat everyone with dignity and value their opinions and contributions, regardless of gender, caste, religion, language, or ethnicity. GRAUS appreciates the diverse capacities and values of all stakeholders.
Integrity: We uphold transparency and accountability in all activities, fostering trust within the community and among stakeholders.
Innovation: As a learning organization, GRAUS seeks effective interventions to alleviate poverty and improve living standards.
Partnership and Collaboration: We deliver quality services through effective collaboration with stakeholders, addressing real needs, and executing programs in a participatory manner.

b) Norms and practices:

Flexible Work Environment: GRAUS employees have enjoyed the flexibility to work remotely as long as they meet project deadlines.
Flat Organizational Structure: GRAUS practiced a flat hierarchy where ideas and contributions are valued regardless of seniority.
Open-Door Policy: GRAUS management team maintains an open-door policy, encouraging employees to share their ideas, concerns, and feedback freely.
Cross-Functional Teams: Projects are often executed by cross-functional teams to promote collaboration and diverse perspectives.

c. Symbols:

Logo: The GRAUS logo symbolizes our commitment to innovation, progress, empowerment, and a nature-friendly environment free from discrimination, injustice, and hunger.

d) Partnership Principles:

Transparent: Develops trust between partners which is foundational to a strong relationship, and where there is accountability for the desired results. The truest relationship provides a foundation for other opportunities to collaborate.
Equity: This leads to mutual respect between partners, recognizing the value and important contribution each brings to the relationship.
Mutual benefit: Leads to sustainability as all partners recognize the individual and collective benefits of working together to achieve change.
Results-oriented: Recognises that program interventions must be relevant and practical to achieve measurable results.

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Organizational Cultures

GRAUS

Values and principles

b) Norms and practices:

d) Partnership Principles:

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