Safety Culture and Profit: Aviation's Continuing Organizational Dilemma

Safety Culture and Profit: Aviation's Continuing Organizational Dilemma Abstract The safety vs. profit organizational dilemma has been a prominent trademark of the airline industry since its inception. This paper critically analyzes and compares two sets of management styles; one that propagates a pathogenic organizational and safety culture and another that exemplifies the proper balance of safety and profit while maintaining a high level of job satisfaction for its employees. Case examples are used to illustrate …

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