Organizational culture change impact on performance
Nariman Abu Issa2023
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The paper discusses the impact of organizational culture change on performance, highlighting the importance of strategic planning and management involvement in successful culture transformation. Various factors contributing to the effectiveness of culture change initiatives are explored, drawing insights from case studies of multiple organizations. The research emphasizes the necessity for employee buy-in and alignment of new cultural features with the organizational structure to drive performance improvements.
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