Download or read book Examining Organizational Culture in a Systemic Business education Partnership written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Examining Organizational Culture in a Systemic Business education Partnership written by Shari Ferris-Adamek and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past two decades, 'Partnerships' involving public education and business have proliferated across North America. While this phenomenon has become the subject of considerable examination, discussion and debate, there remains a significant gap in our understanding about organizational culture in these linkages. To address that gap, this dissertation has sought to determine how to study organizational culture in such a complex interorganizational relationship, and what characteristics and conceptions of organizational culture can be revealed through such an examination. The locus of this five year investigation was The Toronto Learning Partnership (TLP), an interorganizational network connecting seventeen area school boards and hundreds of Canadian companies. The lived, inter-cultural experience of TLP participants was uncovered through extensive fieldwork and a variety of data-gathering techniques. Employing a 'cultural relativist' viewpoint, the particular nature of TLP was ethnographically represented in the form of a case study that sequentially chronicled its personalities, development and operation. In addition, through the application of a 'cultural rationalist' approach, observed and perceived cultural manifestations were juxtaposed in tables under fourteen categories of working life. By means of constant comparison within and between these two 'modes of knowing', grounded theory was developed to both describe and explain culture 'of' and 'in' this partnership. The Learning Partnership proved to be a window through which six distinct conceptions of culture could be witnessed, including: the distinct and different ' organizational cultures' of TLP, business and education; distinct and different 'organizational sub-cultures' within TLP, business and education; the similar 'trans-organizational sub-culture' of management across business and education; 'cultural ambiguity' with respect to roles in TLP, business and education; and a 'cultural mosaic' reflecting and explaining all of the aforementioned cultural forms. This dissertation also discusses some implications of its cultural findings relative to the literature on organizational culture, to the act of research and to The Learning Partnership. The work represents a new means by which different organizational cultures can be studied, simultaneously.

Download or read book Examining Organizational Culture in a Systemic Business education Partnership microform written by Shari Ferris-Adamek and published by National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada. This book was released on 1999 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Analyzing Organization Cultures written by Bruce Fortado and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-04-28 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Certain consultants argue leaders can quickly, easily, and considerably alter their organization cultures to improve performance. Conversely, field researchers have described situations where leaders could do little to alter the existing organization culture. Between these extreme positions, a spectrum of varying degrees of leader influence exists, and organizations fall at various places along this spectrum. This book presents five field studies dealing with team, service, and sales cultures where both expected and unexpected outcomes arose. In multiple instances, leaders hoped showing some employee appreciation would compensate for offering below market average wages. Several leadership groups were prospering based on cost cuts or increased sales. Those below often had their work intensified and they were experiencing greater stress. Eight paradoxical situations were uncovered and the interpretations of the participants were based in part on their personal work histories and the history of their current organization. In each case, evidence of employee informal organization and managerial operating cultures were documented. Analyzing Organization Cultures uses detailed case studies of five work organizations to offer a comparative approach to analyzing organizational culture. It shows the latest state of knowledge on the topic and will be of interest to researchers, academics, and students in the fields of organizational studies, management history, human resource management, and organizational theory.

Download or read book Understanding and Facilitating Organizational Change in the 21st Century Recent Research and Conceptualizations written by Adrianna Kezar and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-10-06 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a widespread discontent with the quality of education and levels of college student achievement, particularly for undergraduates preparing for the professions. This report examines the educational challenges in preparing professionals, reviews the specific types of curriculum innovations that faculty and administrators have created or significantly revised to strengthen college graduates' abilities, and focuses on the societal changes and expectations produced by the acceleration in technology.

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Download or read book On Studying Organizational Cultures written by Majken Schultz and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2012-10-25 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Impact of Culture on Organizational Decision Making written by William G. Tierney and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colleges and universities are currently undergoing the most significant challenges they have faced since World War II. Rising costs, increased competition from for-profit providers, the impact of technology, and the changing desires and needs of consumers have combined to create a dynamic tension for those who work in, and study, postsecondary education. What worked yesterday is unlikely to work tomorrow. The status quo or bromides such as “stay the course” are insufficient responses in a market that demands creativity and innovation if an organization does not simply wish to survive, but thrive.Managerial responses or top-down linear decisions are antithetical to academic organizations and most likely recipes for disaster. In today’s “flat world”, decision-making for most organizations has become less hierarchical and more decentralized. Understanding this trend is of particular importance for organizations with traditions of shared governance. The message of this book is that understanding organizational culture is critical for those who recognize that academe must change, but are unsure how to make that change happen. Even the most seasoned college and university administrators and professors often ask themselves, “What holds this place together?” The author’s answer is that an organization’s culture is the glue of academic life. Paradoxically, this “glue” does not make things get stuck, but unstuck. An understanding of culture enables an organization’s participants to interpret the institution to themselves and others, and in consequence, to propel the institution forward.An organization’s culture is reflected in what is done, how it is done, and who is involved in doing it. It concerns decisions, actions, and communication on an instrumental and symbolic level. This book considers various facets of academic culture, discusses how to study it, how to analyze it, and how to improve it in order to move colleges and universities aggressively into the future while maintaining core academic values. This book presents updated versions of eight key articles on organizational culture in higher education by William G. Tierney. The new introduction that sets them in the context of current and future challenges will add further value to articles that are already in high demand.

Download or read book Organizational Culture written by Mohamed Msoroka and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2011 in the subject Pedagogy - Job Education, Occupational Training, Further Education, University of Dodoma (College of Education), course: Organizational Behaviour, language: English, abstract: Introduction This paper provides detailed information about organizational culture specifically in education organizations. Because it is impossible to separate culture from value, therefore, in a way, the paper does not ignore to give a highlight on organizational value. The paper elaborates in deep the meaning, characteristics and foundation of organizational culture. In the aspect of value, the paper provides the meaning, types and profile of organizational value. However, the main focus of the paper is to show how organizational culture impacts organizational performance. Therefore, in order to bring out the impacts of organizational culture in the performance of organization, the paper gives the functions of organizational culture. The paper comes to an end by showing the strategies to build high performance culture in schools.

Download or read book Cultural Clarity written by Andrew Fox and published by . This book was released on 2022-05-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Executive leaders are making organizational culture a top priority. Getting it right increases productivity, enhances problem solving through collaboration, hires new members that culturally fit, offers ways for current members to culturally adapt, and creates an environment of success where the work of each member makes a difference.Organizational culture is not what you do but how you do it. This book helps executive leaders understand and develop their own unique organizational culture by interacting with the written material. It can be used in different organizations: corporations/businesses, education/schools, and churches/non-profits. Though each organization in different, the dimensions of each one are identical: vision, mission, and core values. Discovering the unique characteristics of your organization within these dimensions brings clarity to your leadership, members, customers, clients, suppliers, volunteers, and much more.Understanding and developing organizational culture will save you 150% of the cost in replacing good people who leave you for another organization. Getting it right keeps the "river in the riverbed" in executive and team meetings. It guides assessments, evaluations, job performances, the use of technology, promotions, advancement and much more.Cultural organization is the adhesive that holds everything together.In four distinct sections, this book will engage you with questions and offer solutions to your organization. Part one gives you a brief history of how executive leadership has prioritized cultural organization from the 1800's to today. Part two demonstrates why organizational culture as your competitive advantage by examining your hiring, onboarding, and adapting practices. Part three journeys through the process of a job interview all the way to a job offer by measuring cultural indicators and the agility of your organization. Finally, part four acknowledges the type of executive leadership that fully embraces importance of organization culture: servant leadership.After reading this book, the organization called Cultural Clarity will help you understand and develop your organization within the workplace.

Download or read book Reculturing Design Your Company Culture to Connect with Strategy and Purpose for Lasting Success written by Melissa Daimler and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 2022 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drive business sustainability, growth, and profits by taking a systematic approach to culture transformation It's no secret that culture is the key to attracting and engaging top talent and seizing the competitive edge. But the vast majority of culture efforts fail as quickly as they started. Why? Because leaders are missing the big picture. They're creating and communicating values but failing to ensure the values are tied to the purpose and the strategy of the company while also being integrated into processes, operations, and behaviors. In ReCulturing, Melissa Daimler solves this persistent problem by helping you develop a "systems" perspective of culture. One of today's most renowned thought leaders and practitioners on the issue, Daimler provides the playbook for building a business in which employees are clear on the why, what, and how they are working, such that it naturally leads to high performance and a desire to stay with their company for the long haul. ReCulturing explains: - The everyday practice of culture--how it's actually done through behaviors, processes and practices - How to leverage core frameworks that can be tailored to design and build any company culture, whether that's a start up or a large company working - The integration of purpose (why you work), strategy (what you do) with culture (how you work) The book also features illuminating real-life stories recounting what has and hasn't worked at some of today's largest and most influential companies. Whether you're launching a startup, running a global firm, or overseeing the shift to a hybrid work setting, ReCulturing provides everything you need to the kind of culture that drives long-term business success.

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Download or read book Examining Organizational Culture and Subculture in Higher Education written by Stacy J. Adkinson and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Exploring Consensual Leadership in Higher Education written by Lynne Gornall and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-26 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring Consensual Leadership in Higher Education explores the idea that the nature of academic work is both creative and consensual. Higher education relationships, whether between managers, staff, learners or the public sphere, are at their most effective when rooted in partnership, teamwork, collaboration and collegiality. The term 'consensual' is used because it situates new leadership models as structures based on consent, reflecting tacit traditions in education alongside ideas of leadership in other settings, including emerging industries. The aim is to celebrate achievements, encourage engagement opportunities, and add to the problem-solving knowledge-base. However, issues and problems in participatory engagement are also considered, and the borderlines between consensus (collective assent and agreement) and 'dissensus' (widespread, serious, disagreement) are examined critically. The contributors offer a range of alternative perspectives on leadership, reflecting the diverse forms and ways of working practised in different national higher educational contexts and cultural settings. The volume incorporates a variety of approaches and points of view, including stories of leadership and change, innovation projects and case studies, key interviews and insights, and collective team writing.

Download or read book Diagnosing and Changing Organizational Culture written by Kim S. Cameron and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diagnosing and Changing Organizational Culture provides a framework, a sense-making tool, a set of systematic steps, and a methodology for helping managers and their organizations carefully analyze and alter their fundamental culture. Authors, Cameron and Quinn focus on the methods and mechanisms that are available to help managers and change agents transform the most fundamental elements of their organizations. The authors also provide instruments to help individuals guide the change process at the most basic level—culture. Diagnosing and Changing Organizational Culture offers a systematic strategy for internal or external change agents to facilitate foundational change that in turn makes it possible to support and supplement other kinds of change initiatives.

Download or read book Enhancing Academic Research and Higher Education With Knowledge Management Principles written by Zyngier, Suzanne and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-01-15 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knowledge management principles, strategies, models, tools, and techniques have been proven in government, business, and industry. More recently, knowledge management has emerged as an essential enabler for the successful pursuit of scholarly activities in higher education. Knowledge management has significant contributions to make in capturing, storing, processing, and disseminating knowledge between and across these stakeholder entities and their processes to better support these interrelated processes and activities. Given the impetus provided by the United Nations Global Knowledge Economy Policy, institutions worldwide are actively pursuing the use of knowledge management in all facets of social and economic development. The importance of knowledge management research and application in academia is a critical element of this multifaceted endeavor. Enhancing Academic Research and Higher Education With Knowledge Management Principles is a compendium of cutting-edge research on the use of knowledge management in higher education and provides original, theoretical, and application-oriented research within this domain. The book will also provide insights on the management of expertise, knowledge, information, and organizational development in different types of work communities and environments. By including research on global perspectives, the implementation of knowledge management at universities, current trends in the field, and the results, this book is a valuable reference work for professionals and researchers working in the field of information and knowledge management in various disciplines, and academics, analysts, developers, students, technologists, education consultants, higher education administrators, academicians, stakeholders, and practitioners seeking to learn, improve, and expand their theoretical and applied knowledge of knowledge management tools and techniques, models, processes, and systems in higher education.

Download or read book Analyzing Computer Security written by Charles P. Pfleeger and published by Prentice Hall Professional. This book was released on 2012 with total page 839 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, the authors of the 20-year best-selling classic Security in Computing take a fresh, contemporary, and powerfully relevant new approach to introducing computer security. Organised around attacks and mitigations, the Pfleegers' new Analyzing Computer Security will attract students' attention by building on the high-profile security failures they may have already encountered in the popular media. Each section starts with an attack description. Next, the authors explain the vulnerabilities that have allowed this attack to occur. With this foundation in place, they systematically present today's most effective countermeasures for blocking or weakening the attack. One step at a time, students progress from attack/problem/harm to solution/protection/mitigation, building the powerful real-world problem solving skills they need to succeed as information security professionals. Analyzing Computer Security addresses crucial contemporary computer security themes throughout, including effective security management and risk analysis; economics and quantitative study; privacy, ethics, and laws; and the use of overlapping controls. The authors also present significant new material on computer forensics, insiders, human factors, and trust.