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Differences of Organizational Culture between Small and Large Enterprises

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  • Ovidiu-Iliuta Dobre

    (The Bucharest University of Economic Studies (Institute of Doctoral Studies, Business Administration), Bucharest, Romania)

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This research paper analyses the organizational culture of small enterprises and large enterprises, and highlights the common elements and the main differences. The results of the study show significant differences in terms of organizational culture between the two types of organizations. Employees working in small size enterprises are oriented towards innovation, whereas the ones working in large enterprises are more aware of social responsibility. In addition, small organizations are perceived to have a more supportive organizational culture than large enterprises. Furthermore, the study reveals differences in management and leadership styles when analyzing the small and large enterprises. Considering the flatter organizational structure of small enterprises, the managers have a personal relationship with the employees and they motivate them better and align their goals with the ones of the enterprise. In large organizations, the managers need to have a tighter control, as more procedures have to be followed.

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  • Ovidiu-Iliuta Dobre, 2016. "Differences of Organizational Culture between Small and Large Enterprises," Ovidius University Annals, Economic Sciences Series, Ovidius University of Constantza, Faculty of Economic Sciences, vol. 0(1), pages 296-301, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:ovi:oviste:v:xvi:y:2016:i:1:p:296-301
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    Cited by:

    1. Agata Gurzawska & Markus Mäkinen & Philip Brey, 2017. "Implementation of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) Practices in Industry: Providing the Right Incentives," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 9(10), pages 1-26, September.

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    Keywords

    organizational culture; small enterprises; large enterprises;
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    JEL classification:

    • M14 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Corporate Culture; Diversity; Social Responsibility

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