Organizational culture: an important factor to consider
Abstract
Purpose
This paper argues that when managing strategically it is important for leaders to consider how to work with the group's culture.
Design/methodology/approach
Discusses and gives examples to illustrate how one can determine the nature of a group's culture.
Findings
In advancing the library's issues, it is helpful for library directors to determine whether or not the organization's culture will assist the tactics proposed to implement a new plan.
Practical implications
This provides concepts to be considered when a leader attempts to move forward a library's priorities.
Originality/value
Hopefully, this article will motivate librarians to think about the library's culture when working to advance their library's interests.
Keywords
Citation
Linn, M. (2008), "Organizational culture: an important factor to consider", The Bottom Line, Vol. 21 No. 3, pp. 88-93. https://doi.org/10.1108/08880450810912844
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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