Defining and assessing organizational culture.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2011
Abstract
PROBLEM: Using theories from several disciplines, the concept of organizational culture remains controversial. Conflicting definitions, lack of semantic clarity, and debate over the most appropriate methods for assessing organizational culture have led to disagreement over the value and validity of such inquiry.
METHODS: This paper reviews development of the concept of organizational culture and methods for assessing organizational culture, focusing on the healthcare environment.
FINDINGS: Most work on organizational culture concerns the traditional corporation. Therefore, some adaptation to the central goals and focus of a human services organization are necessary before application to healthcare settings.
Volume
46
Issue
1
First Page
29
Last Page
37
ISSN
1744-6198
Published In/Presented At
Bellot J. (2011). Defining and assessing organizational culture. Nursing forum, 46(1), 29–37. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6198.2010.00207.x
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
21306393
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article