Which Denison trait best maps to Clan in the Competing Values Framework?

• A. Involvement aligns with Clan
• B. Adaptability aligns with Clan
• C. Mission aligns with Clan
• D. Consistency aligns with Clan

Answer: (A)

The main idea is how Denison’s traits line up with the Competing Values Framework cultures. Clan culture centers on collaboration, participation, and a sense of belonging through teamwork. The Denison trait that best captures this people-centered, participatory vibe is Involvement, which measures how connected and empowered people feel within the organization and how much they are engaged in decisions and shared responsibility.

So, Involvement aligns with Clan because it embodies the group-oriented, collaborative atmosphere Clan culture seeks. The other traits map to the other CVF cultures—Adaptability to Adhocracy (flexibility and responsiveness), Mission to Market (clear goals and competitive drive), and Consistency to Hierarchy (stability and formalized processes)—but they don’t fit Clan’s emphasis as directly as Involvement does.