What Type Of Company Quiz - Polished Resume

Every organization has an underlying culture that shapes how decisions are made, how people are hired and rewarded, and what success looks like day to day. This quiz is designed to help you identify the dominant organizational model that best describes the company you work in—or work most closely with.

Rather than focusing on job titles or industry, this quiz looks at observable behaviors which will reveal which of five common company types your organization most closely resembles:

Most organizations are not purely one type. Your results may show a blend of two cultures, reflecting the real-world tensions and tradeoffs many companies experience as they grow and evolve.

There are no right or wrong answers. For best results, answer based on how your organization actually operates, not how it’s described in mission statements or how you wish it worked.

How does your organization usually hire people? *Hiring follows formal procedures, job grades, and approval chains.We recruit heavily from top universities or prestigious companies and offer strong perks.The final hiring decision usually comes from one powerful leader.We hire highly skilled specialists who quietly focus on solving hard technical problems.We prioritize cultural fit and shared values over credentials.

How are major decisions typically made? *By high-performing leaders who are trusted to make bold calls.One person ultimately decides.Through discussion and consensus, guided by shared values.Based on data, experiments, and technical analysis.Through established processes, committees, and sign-offs.

What is most rewarded in your organization? *Exceptional individual performance.Following procedures correctly and reliably.Loyalty to leadership and execution of the leader’s vision.Elegant solutions to complex problems.Commitment to the team and long-term relationships.

Managers in my organization mostly act as… *Technical facilitators who remove obstacles.Culture builders and mentors.Rule enforcers and coordinators.Direct commanders.Talent scouts and performance boosters.

How important are rules and formal processes? *Flexible, depending on leadership preference.Essential and strictly followed.Minimal—technical correctness matters most.Helpful, but talent matters more.Secondary to shared norms and trust.

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