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What leaders need to know about organizational culture

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A major factor in the success of an organization is its culture. Organizational culture can significantly influence the performance and effectiveness of a company; the morale and productivity of its employees; and its ability to attract, motivate, and retain talented people. Unfortunately, many leaders are either unaware of the significant impact culture can have, are aware but overwhelmed by the extensive and sometimes conflicting information available on culture, or are not well informed about how to build and sustain cultures effectively. This article integrates the most consistent findings that leaders need to know about culture and what they can do to build strong, successful cultures that bring out the best in people. Developing organizational culture requires far more than talk about culture and emphasis on its importance. In order to achieve the best results, culture development requires leaders who see it as one of their key tasks and who understand the importance of aligning organization strategies and decision making with cultural ideals.

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  • Warrick, D.D., 2017. "What leaders need to know about organizational culture," Business Horizons, Elsevier, vol. 60(3), pages 395-404.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:bushor:v:60:y:2017:i:3:p:395-404
    DOI: 10.1016/j.bushor.2017.01.011
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