Organizational Culture and Leadership

The book that defined the field, updated and expanded for today's organisations

Organisational Culture and Leadership is the classic reference for managers and students seeking a deeper understanding of the inter-relationship between organisational culture dynamics and leadership. Author Edgar Schein is the 'father' of organisational culture, renowned worldwide for his expertise and research in the field. In this book, he analyses and illustrates through cases the abstract concept of culture and shows its importance to the management of organisational change.

This new fifth edition demonstrates how culture has become a popular concept, leading to a wide variety of research and implementation by various organisations. It expands the focus on the role of national cultures in influencing culture dynamics and includes practical concepts for dealing with international differences.

Special emphasis is given to how the role of leadership varies with the age of the organisation, 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 organisations is emphasised as a central concern of leader behaviour.

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 organisational 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 organisational 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 Outdated practices are being replaced by more effective methods, and the resulting shift affects organisations everywhere. Organisational Culture and Leadership is an essential resource for scholars, consultants, and leaders seeking continuous improvement in the face of today's business realities.