Exam Date: 28/01/2022
Examination Preparation 2021 - 2022
MANAGING SAFETY CULTURE
APSM01N
Programme in Advanced Safety Management
Centre for Business Management
DISCLAIMER INFORMATION:
This examination preparation was compiled by a student using previous question
papers and tutorial letters from 2016 – 2021. Please note that this paper does NOT
represent the true reflection of the exam paper to be written.
Exam target: 75%
, Programme in Advanced Safety Management Module Code:
Examination Preparation Pack APSM01N
QUESTION 1
Discuss the relationship between corporate culture and safety culture. (20)
Van Loggereberg (2016:7) stated that the relationship between corporate culture and safety
culture is:
❖ Beliefs, values, artefacts and attitudes reflect the uniqueness of organization.
❖ Organizations use a general set of safety culture characteristics.
❖ According to Taylor (cited by van Loggereberg, 2016:7) stated that the core set of safety
principles are:
safety is a recognized value
safety is an integrated part of all organizational activities
safety is learning-driven
there is clear leadership and accountability for safety measures.
❖ Antonsen (cited by van Loggereberg, 2016:7) further suggested that organizations are
complex and may consist of:
multiple cultures,
depending on size and complexity,
and the hierarchical levels and occupations found in organizations.
❖ Corporate culture serves as an overall umbrella concept.
❖ The concept ‘safety’ must be understood as the presence of hazards / risk and consists of
three elements:
the state or situation where the risk is deemed to be acceptable or as low as reasonably
practical
safety is a sentiment of security and control
safety is a practice
that refers to the ability to
reduce or eliminate the likelihood of hazards.
❖ A general assumption that safety culture is a sub-branch of organizational culture.
❖ Organizational culture contributes to the success of an organization.
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Examination Preparation 2021 - 2022
MANAGING SAFETY CULTURE
APSM01N
Programme in Advanced Safety Management
Centre for Business Management
DISCLAIMER INFORMATION:
This examination preparation was compiled by a student using previous question
papers and tutorial letters from 2016 – 2021. Please note that this paper does NOT
represent the true reflection of the exam paper to be written.
Exam target: 75%
, Programme in Advanced Safety Management Module Code:
Examination Preparation Pack APSM01N
QUESTION 1
Discuss the relationship between corporate culture and safety culture. (20)
Van Loggereberg (2016:7) stated that the relationship between corporate culture and safety
culture is:
❖ Beliefs, values, artefacts and attitudes reflect the uniqueness of organization.
❖ Organizations use a general set of safety culture characteristics.
❖ According to Taylor (cited by van Loggereberg, 2016:7) stated that the core set of safety
principles are:
safety is a recognized value
safety is an integrated part of all organizational activities
safety is learning-driven
there is clear leadership and accountability for safety measures.
❖ Antonsen (cited by van Loggereberg, 2016:7) further suggested that organizations are
complex and may consist of:
multiple cultures,
depending on size and complexity,
and the hierarchical levels and occupations found in organizations.
❖ Corporate culture serves as an overall umbrella concept.
❖ The concept ‘safety’ must be understood as the presence of hazards / risk and consists of
three elements:
the state or situation where the risk is deemed to be acceptable or as low as reasonably
practical
safety is a sentiment of security and control
safety is a practice
that refers to the ability to
reduce or eliminate the likelihood of hazards.
❖ A general assumption that safety culture is a sub-branch of organizational culture.
❖ Organizational culture contributes to the success of an organization.
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