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The relationship between organisational culture and its national culture: a case study

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  • He-chuan Sun

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Organisational culture plays a powerful role in changing organisations. Therefore, it is my contention that a thorough understanding of the fabric of the culture of an organisation and its values will facilitate the initiation and implementation of context-fitted reforms. In addition, understanding organisational culture is vital in seeking new ways for changing organisations in a time of global economy and turbulent policy environment. However, organisational culture cannot exist in a vacuum. It is always embedded into the regional and national culture. What are the similarities and differences between a national culture and an organisational culture? What is the relationship between them? How do the main dimensions of a national culture manifest themselves in and through an organisational culture? These are the core questions this paper tries to explore. A case study concerning the culture of a Chinese university is presented in this paper.

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  • He-chuan Sun, 2002. "The relationship between organisational culture and its national culture: a case study," International Journal of Human Resources Development and Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 2(1/2), pages 78-96.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhrdm:v:2:y:2002:i:1/2:p:78-96
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    1. Mavis Chen & Carol Lin & Hsing-Er Lin & Edward McDonough, 2012. "Does transformational leadership facilitate technological innovation? The moderating roles of innovative culture and incentive compensation," Asia Pacific Journal of Management, Springer, vol. 29(2), pages 239-264, June.

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