Organizational Culture

The definition of an Organization can be defined as "A structure through which individuals cooperate systematically to conduct business". It includes routine behaviors, norms, or a type of climate that is conveyed. The purpose and function of culture in the workplace is to help create and maintain integration, bring employees from all levels of the organization closer together, and to enhance performance and productivity. Understanding Culture Basically, organizational culture is the personality of the organization. …

…organization and its actions. It is somewhat like "the operating system" of the organization. References Frow, Stephen M., BS, MS, PhD; Kartman, Sandra, BA, MBA, PhD, "Organizational Culture: Its Impact on Employee Relations", Health Care Manager, 2002 (2), 22-28. Retrieved November 1, 2003 from http://www.hcnet.com/htm/articles/understanding-Culture.html Zumal, Janet L., Ph.D, "Organizational Culture Inventory Development", Human Synergistic/Center for Applied Research, Source Publishing, 1998. Retrieved October 31, 2003 from http://www.srg.co.uk/culture.html