Culture in Organizations: Development, Impact and Culture-Mindful Leadership

Peter Drucker's statement emphasizes the importance of culture for organizations, influencing success or failure. This book provides knowledge about culture, including its characteristics, dimensions, functions, and development. It describes how to understand and assess an organization's culture for change interventions and culture-sensitive management.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 285 pages
Publication date: 05 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

“Culture eats strategy for breakfast” is a provocative statement by Peter Drucker that emphasizes the significance of culture for organizations. Depending on its characteristics, culture can have a profound impact on the success or failure of both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. As such, managers and leaders must have a deep understanding of this concept to achieve optimal results.

This book offers valuable insights into the concept of culture. It covers its major characteristics and dimensions, exploring how culture shapes the internal dynamics of an organization and ultimately influences its performance. The book also delves into the emergence and development of culture over time, as well as the formation and influence of subcultures.

While culture is a constant presence, certain situations require specific attention, such as rapid growth, stagnation, strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions, or periods of change. The book provides guidance on how to understand and assess an organization's culture as a foundation for implementing culture change interventions, as well as promoting culture-sensitive and culture-mindful management and leadership.

By understanding and leveraging the power of culture, organizations can create a competitive advantage, foster innovation, and achieve sustainable growth. This book serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their understanding of culture and its role in organizational success.

Weight: 468g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030860820
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021