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corporate culture
/ˈkɔːr.pər.ət ˈkʌl.tʃər/
[/ˈkɔːr.pər.ət ˈkʌl.tʃər/]
shared company values and behavior
Advancednoun
Definition
The shared values, beliefs, and ways of behaving that exist within a company.
Example
The company's open corporate culture encourages staff to share ideas without fear of criticism.
The company's open corporate culture encourages staff to share ideas without fear of criticism.
Etymology
A compound of 'corporate' (Latin 'corporatus', formed into a body) and 'culture' (Latin 'cultura').
How & Where It’s Used
Used in business and human resources discussions.