Traditional Culture vs. Organizational Culture

Organizations have come a long way through time. In the beginning organizations had a traditional way of thinking and a weak organizational culture. They mainly focused on profit or productivity with no regard for employee morale. Creative decisions that incur risks are not encouraged and failed work projects are widely criticized. Employees must follow strict rules/regulations and are closely monitored. Work is designed around individual entities and seniority is the primary factor in determining …

…inner atmosphere, or culture, between employees where they feel valued and productive. This in turn allows management set few rules and allow a looser supervision. By developing an ethical, innovative, and customer-responsive culture, management will successfully retain customers and employees. Employees will be hardworking, trustworthy, and productive permitting management to have efficient resource use and effective goal attainment. References: Stephen, R., & Coutler, M. (2005). Management. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.