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The Culture of Management and the Management of Culture: An Introduction

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Management is not an abstraction; rather, it is an active process conducted within a specific organizational environment. To be successful and effective, managers must appreciate the organizational environment within which they operate and align their efforts with its underlying system of assumptions, beliefs, and values—that is, with its culture. This chapter provides an introduction to the cultural forces at work within work-related environments: national cultures, organizational cultures, and organizational climates. It offers a broad and pragmatic insight into organizational culture and culture typologies. It also invites managers to explore the culture of their work and organizational environments, to determine the cultural elements and forces at work, and to select a managerial approach that is appropriate and culturally attuned.

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