Exploring the Essence of Organizational Culture
Organizational Culture Organizational culture is an intricate web of shared values, beliefs, and norms that profoundly influence how employees think, feel, and behave within an organization, as well as how they interact with external stakeholders. This article delves into the multifaceted aspects of organizational culture, exploring the dichotomy of espoused versus enacted values, the content of culture, organizational subcultures, and the deciphering of culture through artifacts, stories, language, rituals, ceremonies, and physical structures. Organizational culture is often characterized by a disjunction between espoused and enacted values. Espoused values are the ideals and principles that corporate leaders want to project to the public. These values are socially desirable and create a positive public image for the organization. In contrast, enacted values represent the actual values and norms that guide the daily decisions and behaviors of leaders and employees. They reflect the tr