Inside Organizational Culture: Theory and Practice

di Alan S. Gutterman (Autore)

Business Expert Press, 2026

Inside Organizational Culture: Theory and Practice is a foundational resource designed for undergraduate and MBA students, as well as organizational leaders seeking a clear, comprehensive understanding of how culture shapes today's organizations. Drawing on extensive research and deep expertise, the book explores how culture operates inside organizations—how it is defined, modelled, measured, and managed. The book offers an in-depth examination of the leading definitions, conceptual frameworks and analytical models used by scholars and practitioners to understand organizational culture. It also breaks down the key dimensions through which culture is expressed and perceived, such as communication, power structures, decision-making norms and rituals. Beyond the theoretical foundation, Inside Organizational Culture provides a rigorous introduction to the internal and external determinants that shape culture—from leadership and strategy to social norms and national context. With a strong emphasis on management practice, it guides organizational leaders on how to recognize cultural dynamics, implement culture-shaping interventions and align culture with ethical values and strategic objectives. In addition to the book's appeal for adoption in courses for advanced business students, the features included in the book are also suitable for corporate training and executive education programs.

• Autore: Alan S. Gutterman
• Editore: Business Expert Press
• Anno: 2026
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 216 p.
• Dimensioni: 229 x 152 mm
• EAN: 9781606498248

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