Essays about: "what are the characteristics of an organization culture"

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  1. 6. Sustainable decision-making : a case study

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Anna Nohrenius Stenströmer; [2014]
    Keywords : sustainability; organizational; communication;

    Abstract : Decision making processes are at the core of an organization’s capacity to achieve defined sustainability goals. Decision making processes on the other hand, are highly dependent on individuals‟ actions and biases. READ MORE

  2. 7. Leaders and Social Media : Improving HRM through better internal communication

    University essay from Företagsekonomi

    Author : Daniel Westman; Peter Lindfors; [2012]
    Keywords : social media; hrm; leadership; internal communication; external kommunication; sociala medier; hrm; ledarskap; intern kommunikation; extern kommunikation;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to create understanding for how social media affects the relationship between employees and leaders in organizations, and how social media could be used to improve internal communication. We also want to explore how this type of internal communication could be implemented in large organizations. READ MORE

  3. 8. Isomorphic Learning at a Disciplined. Nuclear Power Plant

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Gunilla Lindell; Ola Borglin; Sara Lindström; [2008-09-10T07:45:53Z]
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    Abstract : In this thesis we have examined the Swedish nuclear power plant Ringhals by asking three questions: How does the search for legitimacy take shape at Ringhals?, What kinds of disciplining in Foucault’s terms can we find, and how do these affect the organization? and Which types of learning can we find at Ringhals and how do they learn from experiences? To answer these questions we have interviewed 24 employees, mainly about learning issues, but found indicators for legitimacy seeking and disciplining as well. The special characteristics of the nuclear power industry with its safety rules, authority control, terrorist threat, public fear, risk management and environmental issues, make it interesting to study. READ MORE

  4. 9. Evaluation of impact of organizational culture in workplace : an empirical study of Handelsbanken

    University essay from Institutionen för ekonomi

    Author : Ziyuan Chen; Dong Hua; [2008]
    Keywords : organizational culture; culture conflicts; culture strength;

    Abstract : A well established organization culture is necessary for the success of a company. In this study, we choose Handelsbanken to demonstrate how an international company develops its culture, and find out what are the important characteristics of that culture. READ MORE

  5. 10. What leaders can do to keep their key employees - Retention Management

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Lisa Hedberg; Maria Helnius; [2007-09-03T08:22:31Z]
    Keywords : leadership; recruitment; communication; motivation; key organizational members; retention management; employee turnover;

    Abstract : Background: retention management is a highly topical subject and an important dilemma many organizations might face in the future, if not facing it already. We believe that the leader plays a key role in employee retention and retention management. The concept of retention management can both have a narrow, and a broader significance. READ MORE