The book that defined the field, updated and expanded for today's
organizations.
Organizational Culture and Leadership is the classic reference for
managers and students seeking a deeper understanding of the
inter-relationship of organizational culture dynamics and leadership.
Author Edgar Schein is the 'father' of organizational culture,
world-renowned for his expertise and research in the field; in this
book, he analyzes and illustrates through cases the abstract concept of
culture and shows its importance to the management of organizational
change. This new fifth edition shows how culture has become a popular
concept leading to a wide variety of research and implementation by
various organizations and expands the focus on the role of national
cultures in influencing culture dynamics, including some practical
concepts for how to deal with international differences.
Special emphasis is given to how the role of leadership varies with the
age of the organization from founding, through mid-life to old age as
the cultural issues vary at each stage. How culture change is managed at
each stage and in different types of organizations is emphasized as a
central concern of leader behavior.
This landmark book is considered the defining resource in the field.
Drawing on a wide range of research, this fifth edition contains 25
percent new and revised material to provide the most relevant new
concepts and perspectives alongside the basic culture model that has
helped to define the field.
- Dig into assumptions and typologies to decipher organizational culture
- Learn how culture begins, thrives, or dies with leadership
- Manage cultural change effectively and appropriately
- Understand the leader's role in managing disparate groups
The resurgence of interest in organizational culture has spurred an
awakening in research, and new information is continuously coming to
light. Outdated practices are being replaced by more effective methods,
and the resulting shift affects organizations everywhere. Organizational
Culture and Leadership is an essential resource for scholars,
consultants and leaders seeking continuous improvement in the face of
today's business realities.
