Management and Leadership: A Practical Review of the Organizational Culture

Management and Leadership: A Practical Review of the Organizational Culture

Carl T. Burgess, Joan Adkins, Nooren Suniga
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-3811-1.ch019
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Abstract

Organizations today need to be competitive and focused on the upcoming technology when dealing in the current industrial revolution. This chapter will look at the psychological and organizational culture, as it relates to ethical behavior, that encompasses the individual's emotions and moods, initiated by managers and leaders in today's multidisciplinary-psychological environment. The researchers have undertaken this proposal to gain insight on management theory and practice related to the concept organizational culture and its management. The culture is the benchmark in nearly all the companies; it will measure sales, profit, market position, employee retention, safety, and loyally. Healthy organizational cultures provide an environment that may inspire, motivate, meet, and exceed strategic goals and deliver team results. Individuals working in a toxic organizational cultures will find it difficult to sustain organizational success and strategic goals.
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Background

Although the authors are not presenting material for literature review, this chapter will share components that illustrate a productive organizational culture. The authors will provide examples on how proper management and leadership styles can assist in adapting the current culture. The purpose of this chapter will be to provide implications, and recommendations for organizations to help introduce an improvement to organization culture. This chapter is not meant to offer an actual plan or guide to developing an organizational culture plan. Rather, the authors will provide statements, opinions, advice, and recommendations that will be provided based on supported academic documentation. This will add to the body of knowledge based on the managerial and leadership environment. The authors will begin with a brief introduction on what organizational culture is.

Key Terms in this Chapter

Organizational Socialization: A process by which an individual comes to appreciate the values, behaviors of the organization and becomes part of the team.

Pre-Arrival Stage: A process used by management to select and hire employees.

Situational Leadership Style: A leadership style that adapts to the needs of the employees by perceiving their need and adapting.

Organization: A group of people that share a common goal.

Organizational Culture: A set of standards and values the organization views as normal.

Organizational Behavior: Organizational cultural expectations that manifest performed actions within an organization.

Metamorphosis Stage: A stage where the individual within an organization to go through necessary changes to provide the necessary environment and culture.

Socialization Process: A Model: Individuals come to appreciate the values, behaviors, and abilities to become a productive s team member within the organization.

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