Culture change

About: Culture change is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 1531 publications have been published within this topic receiving 41922 citations. The topic is also known as: cultural change & culture changes.

Industry Determinants of Organizational Culture

Abstract: This article develops the argument that organizational or corporate culture is strongly influenced by the characteristics of the industry in which the company operates. Thus, companies within an industry share certain cultural elements that are required for survival. The article identifies three classes of industry variables that have the potential for creating industry-driven cultural elements: competitive environment, customer requirements, and societal expectations. The article also discusses implications of the industry influences on the potential for culture change.

1 – Archaeology and the Study of Gender

Abstract: Publisher Summary Gender is the information that has not been recovered by archaeologists who lack a theoretical and methodological framework to do so, statements on gender have not been absent in archaeological interpretation. The methodological barriers have not kept many archaeologists from inclusion of assumptions about roles and relationships. The organization of gender behavior relates to and is a part of most other aspects of past cultural systems in which archaeologists have always been interested. Archaeologists have to understand gender dynamics at some level to continue to pursue some research objectives set out for: site functions and uses; subsistence systems that are based on task differentiation; inter- and intra-site spatial phenomena; the power and role of material culture; mechanisms of cultural solidarity and integration; extra-domestic trade and exchange system; and the course of culture change. This chapter stimulates critical awareness of the role of archaeologists in employing and perpetuating gender stereotypes and androcentric perspectives. It is also hoped that archaeologists can realize how the roots of the barriers to elucidating past gender arrangements and ideology lie in two related domains.

Implementing culture change in health care: theory and practice.

Abstract: Objectives. To review some of the key debates relating to the nature of organizational culture and culture change in health care organizations and systems. Methods. A literature review was conducted that covered both theoretical contributions and published studies of the processes and outcomes of culture change programmes across a range of health and non-health care settings. Results. There is little consensus among scholars over the precise meaning of organizational culture. Competing claims exist concerning whether organizational cultures are capable of being shaped by external manipulation to beneficial effect. A range of culture change models has been developed. A number of underlying factors that commonly attenuate culture change programmes can be identified. Key factors that appear to impede culture change across a range of sectors include: inadequate or inappropriate leadership; constraints imposed by external stakeholders and professional allegiances; perceived lack of ownership; and subcultural diversity within health care organizations and systems. Conclusions. Managing organizational culture is increasingly viewed as an essential part of health system reform. To transform the culture of a whole health system such as the UK National Health Service would be a complex, multi-level, and uncertain process, comprising a range of interlocking strategies and supporting tactics unfolding over a period of years.

Culture and organizations

Abstract: List of Acronyms and Abbreviations List of Figures, Tables and Boxes Preface About the Contributors Part 1: Introduction 1. The Ecological Challenge in Organization Theory and Organizational Behaviour Ralph Meirna and Richard Welford Part 2: Framing the Organizational Dimensions of the Natural Environment 2. Defining the Problem: Diagnostic 'Tools' to Explore the Evolution of Unsustainable Practices in Organizations Tony Ernerson and Richard Welford 3. The Challenge of Ecological Logic: Explaining Distinctive Organizational Phenomena in Corporate Environmental Management Ralph Meima 4. Power, Organizational Culture and Ecological Abuse Tony Ernerson and Richard Welford Part 3: Developing Strategies for Managerial Action 5. Developing an Environmental Culture Through Organizational Change and Learning Minna Halrne 6. Reassessing Culture and Strategy: Environmental Improvement, Structure, Leadership and Control John Dodge 7. Culture Change, Pluralism and Participation David Jones and Richard Welford 8. Human Resource Management, Strategic Organizational Capabilities and Sustainable Development Tony Ernerson, Rdph Meimu, Romney Tansley and Richard Welford References Index

The corporate culture survival guide : sense and nonsense about culture change

Abstract: Foreword Preface The Author CORPORATE CULTURE BASICS Why Does Corporate Culture Matter? What is Corporate Culture Anyway? What is Corporate Culture Built On? So How Can You Assess Your Corporate Culture? CORPORATE CULTURE IN ACTION Culture Creation, Evolution, and Change in Start-Up Companies Transformative Change: Unlearning and Relearning Culture Corporate Culture Dynamics in the Mature Company When Cultures Meets: Acquisitions, Mergers, Joint Ventures, and Other Blended Organizations Cultural Realities for the Serious Culture Leader References Index.