Schein's Three Levels of Culture is a model developed by Edgar Schein which describes three distinct layers of organizational culture: artifacts, espoused values, and basic underlying assumptions. Artifacts are the visible elements in a culture and they can be recognized by people not part of the culture. Espoused values are the organization's stated values and rules of behavior. Basic underlying assumptions are the deeply embedded, taken-for-granted behaviors which are usually unconscious, but constitute the essence of culture. This model is relevant in business as it helps in understanding the organizational culture and how it influences the behavior and values of the employees. It can be used to identify areas of change to improve organizational performance.
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