Rethinking Organizational Culture: Redeeming Culture through Stories

The author of this book challenges the conventional wisdom on organizational culture and argues that stories and storytelling can offer a more useful perspective. He believes that entrenched models of organizational culture limit our ability to think, feel, and act in complex and problematic ways. The text invites readers to recognize the connections between stories of organization and organizational profanity, organized polyphony, and the organizationally prosaic. It is a stimulating and provocative read that will be welcomed by students, scholars, and reflective practitioners across the business field.

Format: Hardback
Length: 84 pages
Publication date: 02 April 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Organizational culture is a complex and multifaceted concept that has gained significant importance in the business world. It refers to the shared beliefs, values, and behaviors that shape the way individuals and groups interact within an organization. Understanding organizational culture is crucial because it can have a profound impact on an organization's success, productivity, and overall morale.

One of the primary reasons why organizational culture matters is that it can influence the way individuals think, feel, and act within an organization. When employees share a common set of values and beliefs, they are more likely to work together effectively, communicate openly, and be committed to the organization's goals. This can lead to increased productivity, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

However, conventional wisdom on organizational culture has surpassed its usefulness. Many organizations believe that they can simply impose a set of values and behaviors on their employees and expect them to adhere to them. This approach is often ineffective, as it fails to take into account the unique characteristics and experiences of each individual and group.

Rethinking Organizational Culture argues that the entrenched models of organizational culture wrench thinking, feeling, and action from a context that intuition warns us are complex and problematic. The author suggests that novels and novelists offer an opportunity to redeem 'organizational culture' by providing a lens through which we can understand and appreciate the complexities of organizational life.

The text invites readers to recognize that stories of organization offer connections with organizational profanity, organized polyphony, and the organizationally prosaic. By exploring these connections, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the ways in which organizational culture shapes individuals and groups.

A stimulating and provocative read, Rethinking Organizational Culture will be welcomed by students, scholars, and reflective practitioners across the business field. The book provides a fresh perspective on a fundamental business topic and offers valuable insights into the ways in which we can create more effective and sustainable organizations.

Weight: 224g
Dimension: 224 x 144 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032004891