Organizational Culture and Leadership

by Edgar H. Schein

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Book Summary

Edgar H. Schein's work delves deeply into the intricate relationship between organizational culture and leadership, emphasizing how culture fundamentally shapes the behavior, values, and effectiveness of an organization. This analysis explores the mechanisms through which leaders influence culture and how culture, in turn, provides a framework within which leadership operates. Understanding this dynamic is essential for any leader aiming to drive sustainable change and foster organizational success.

  • Organizational culture consists of shared assumptions, values, and artifacts that guide behavior within an organization.
  • Leadership is the primary source of culture creation and transformation.
  • Culture operates on multiple...

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