Organizational Culture Page 1 Internet Article: Organizational Culture MGT 331 24 November 2003 Organizational Cultural Page 2 Abstract Organizational culture can be a powerful force that clarifies what's important and coordinates members' efforts without the costs and inefficiencies of close supervision. Culture also identifies an organization's distinctive competence to external constituencies. The articles "Leading by Leveraging" and "Architecting People" explored some of the problems associated with understanding the reality of an organization's culture. Organizational Culture Page 3 <Tab/&…
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…industries. Only organizations that can adapt to this fast changing environment can survive. The secret to a company that will last is its ability to manage both continuity and change. Organizations develop cultures whether they try to or not. Not understanding your culture in today's business world can be fatal. References Cerda, Vicki, e-learning, Oct 2002, Vol. 3 issue 9 p.54 1p. Chatman, J., Cha S., Leading by Leveraging Culture, California Management Review, Summer 2003, Vol. 45 Issue 4 p. 20 15p.