Which culture is described as having a strong external focus and values stability and control (compete)?

• A. Clan Culture
• B. Adhocracy Culture
• C. Hierarchy Culture
• D. Market Culture

Answer: (C)

In the Competing Values Framework, the two axes describe where the organization looks (internal vs external) and how it governs itself (flexible vs stable). A culture with a strong external focus and a emphasis on stability and control is Market culture. This type prizes competition, results, and efficiency in the external marketplace, using clear measures and formal processes to win against rivals.

Clan culture focuses on internal collaboration and adaptability, Adhocracy emphasizes external innovation with flexibility, and Hierarchy centers on internal structure and control. The described emphasis on competing and achieving stable, measurable outcomes in the marketplace points to Market culture.