Three circles model

Managerial culture is the values of the management, and its norms, practices and artifacts.

The workplace culture is the work and behavior norms as perceived by the workers point of view.

One must keep in mind, the relations among the circles are dynamic and their borders depend on the situation being studied.

The common part of circles 1 and 2, designates areas of congruity and acceptance, or "devotion" in management parlance.

The second circle also provides room for "countercultures" and for workers' subversion of managerial culture.