INTRODUCTION It is said that people are the most important resource for an organization and that it is their beliefs, customs, perspectives, attitudes and values that constitute the culture that prevails in an organization. Culture, a very common word in today's world, plays a very vital role in organizations and not only affects the professional development of employees but also their personal harmony. Culture gives people a sense of belonging, a sense of who they are and how productive they are in the workplace. It helps to interact with each other in the workplace. Culture varies from one organization to another as it is shaped by the values and beliefs of the people who work there. As it progresses over the years, it takes shape in such a way that it functions or acts in a way that regulates behavior, action and decision-making within the organization. It not only includes written rules and regulations, but also the behavioral aspects faced by each individual on a daily basis. Organizational culture can be defined as the glue that holds an organization together through shared patterns of meaning. Culture focuses on the values, beliefs, and expectations that members come to share (Siehl & Martin, 1984). Organizational culture helps contribute to the achievement of organizational goals, decision-making processes, job satisfaction, employee motivation, etc. It helps unite the employees of an organization. Change in an organization occurs when an organization identifies an area where necessary change needs to be undertaken, examines it thoroughly, and adapts to it. This can lead to gaps where employees may not adapt to a certain change and therefore it is important for an organization to consider...... middle of paper ......Harris, Sarah V. Moran (2011 ). Managing cultural differences, leadership skills and strategies for working in a global world. 8th ed. UK: Elsevier Inc.. 10-25.Gibson, DE & Barsade, SG 2003. “Managing Organizational Culture Change: The Case of Long-Term Care.” Journal of Social Work in Long-Term Care, Vol. 2(1,2), pp. 11-34.Jones, R.A., Jimmieson,N.L., & Griffiths, A. (2008). The impact of organizational culture and reshaping capabilities on change implementation success: The mediating role of change readiness. Journal of Management Studies, Vol.42, pp 362 -386Lewin, K., “Group dynamics and social change” (1958) in: A. Etzioni, “Social change”, Basic Books Inc. Publishers, New York/London ( 1964 ) Dr. Michael A. McGinnis, CPM, APP. (). Change Management: Core Skills for Procurement Professionals.Peter Senge. (). The fifth discipline.
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