THE MANAGEMENT OF ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE
by
Lesley
Willcoxson and Bruce Millett
June
2000
ABSTRACT
Culture is a
term that is used regularly in workplace discussions. It is taken for granted
that we understand what it means. The purpose of this paper is to identify and
discuss some of the significant issues relating to the management of an
organisation’s culture. As organisational cultures are born within the context
of broader cultural contexts such as national or ethic groupings, the paper
will commence by defining ‘culture’ in the wider social context. This definition will subsequently form the
basis for discussion of definitions of organisational culture and the paradigms
and perspectives that underpin these. The paper will then discuss the issue of
whether there is one dominant culture that typifies an organisation, or whether
an organisation is really a collection or sub-set of loosely bound group
identities. Finally, the paper identifies some implications for the management
of culture management and change.
KEYWORDS
Organisational culture, management, organisational change
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