Management
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780133935813
Author: Stephen P. Robbins; Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
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Chapter 3, Problem 19DQ
Summary Introduction
To explain:
The validity of the notion that a suitable culture blended correctly with the correct values are instrumental in leveling up performance of an organization to great heights.
Introduction:
Just like individuals, organizations have unique personalities that define their culture and core values. Organizational values are philosophies that are abstract in nature, used as a beacon in journeying towards its anticipated outcome. On the other hand, organizational culture includes thevalues and beliefs that define the social and psychological environment within the organization. Having a correct blend of these two aspects are instrumental in creating extraordinary results in relation to organizational performance.
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