The Hidden Cost of Internal Competition Nov 11, 2009
For these companies, competing with colleagues is ingrained in organizational culture. Worse yet, competition is often institutionalized in company procedures. (BusinessWeek)
Northrop to sell TASC for $1.65 billion Nov 10, 2009
The deal reflects Northrop Grummans desire to align quickly with the governments new organizational conflict of interest standards, while preserving TASCs unique organizational culture and its status as the advisory services employer of choice, said Ronald D. Sugar, Northrop Grummans chairman and chief executive officer. TASC is based in Chantilly, Va, and has 5,000 employees and is expected to have $1. (FCW.com)
Corporate is playing a new ballgame Nov 9, 2009
The CEB has identified key challenges for organizations which point to the need for strong organizational cultures based on ethics ... If the organizational culture is defective, or if weasels are running the company, there will be problems. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Top 10 reasons they will hire you Nov 3, 2009
"Hiring managers are particularly interested in how a candidate is going to adapt to their unique organizational culture.". Tip: "Look for different ways -- a personal blog or Twitter -- to deliver your message about what makes you a great cultural fit. Find ways to incorporate specific examples that illustrate the cultural competencies they are looking for, like flexibility, leadership or teamwork, as this will help employers understand you're serious and excited about the position," Floren... (CNN)
Smart Employers must look beyond Oct 26, 2009
Psychologists, Mark Mallinger, PhD, and Ileana Rizescu have done some work which prove that the cultural match between an individual and an organization is determined by the degree to which the individuals personal traits fit the organizational culture, or perhaps vice versa. It confirmed that in a situation where a persons traits matches to an assigned task, he or she performs effectively hence derives inner satisfaction which in itself becomes a motivating factor. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Coming events Oct 13, 2009
CEO LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AT THE KOREAN BIG FOUR CONGLOMERATES, lecture by Professor Jae-Gu Kim of Myongji University, 4-5:30 p.m. at University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Center for Korean Studies conference room; free. Information: 956- 7041. (Honolulu Advertiser)
How to lead others to be fully engaged Oct 3, 2009
Gaps or issues here are the Achilles heel the core weak point in your organizational culture around engaging others. Once you have a plan and process for addressing the gap, then you will be able to engage and focus the minds of others. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
PAUL A. GARCIA: It's a pretty complicated relationship Oct 3, 2009
The analogy of marriage to school leadership is especially instructive when discussing organizational culture. An institution like marriage has defined values and belief systems that are sanctified by rituals, ceremonies, and traditions. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Keene: Outreach failure on trees a 'mistake' Sep 23, 2009
Organizational culture begins at the top. There will have to be a change in top management leadership in this Department if it is ever to regain the trust of residents. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Weddings, Engagements, Anniversaries, Births and other announcements (3) Aug 23, 2009
The conference will be highlighted by several distinguished speakers including the Honorable Michael Powell, son of General Colin Powell, former Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission Ginger Kerrick, an International Space Station systems instructor for the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center and the first non-astronaut spacecraft communicator, and Dr. Rosemary O Leary, who served on NASA s Return to Flight Task Group and the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel as a consultant to NASA... (Boerne Star, TX)
Inside IKEA's Human Intranet Approach Aug 22, 2009
A technology-based tool should never negatively impact an already strong organizational culture, or force users to make concessions to tools that aren't elaborate enough to support the finer nuances of the human experience. "Before, during, and after [intranet implementation], our culture is our culture," says Gleba. (IntranetJournal)
Ohio executive to be new CEO of Beverly Hospital Aug 13, 2009
Nurses had complained about what they said was Laverty s punitive organizational culture that was characterized by oppressive management practice. In addition to Beverly Hospital, Northeast Health System includes Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester, BayRidge Hospital in Lynn and outpatient centers in Danvers and Ipswich. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Five Deadly Interview Mistakes Aug 12, 2009
They will be trying to assess whether you already possess the know-how they need and how well you might fit into the company's organizational culture. When answering questions, limit your responses to two minutes. (BusinessWeek)
Saints make effort to limit culture shock Aug 2, 2009
Culture has been a trendy buzzword at Saints camp this offseason -- organizational culture, locker room culture, team culture. The Saints are one culturally aware football team. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Japanese trial putsa culture in dock Jul 15, 2009
In response to today's non-stop global economy, the emerging central principal for achieving efficiency is an organizational culture premised simply on the infallibility of hierarchy and the servitude of followers. Today's Japan's workers, although hard pressed, cannot dare to define reality differently than their managers. (Asia Times Online)
Health Clinic Conditions May Be To Blame For Decrease In Primary Care Physicians Jul 10, 2009
Study participants were asked about perception of clinic workflow (time pressure and pace), work control, organizational culture, physician satisfaction, stress, burnout and intent to leave practice ... Adverse workflow (time pressure and chaotic environments), low work control and unfavorable organizational culture were strongly associated with low physician satisfaction, high stress, burnout and intent to leave. (Science Daily)
Advantage, India: Are Indian CEOs Better than U.S. Execs? Jul 3, 2009
Speaking of shareholders, in sharp contrast with Western CEOs whose No. 1 management priority is the investor, for Indian CEOs it actually emerged at the bottom of the priority list; instead they are far more preoccupied with long-term strategic vision, talent nurturing and being the keepers of organizational culture. Not all the differences between Indian and U.S. CEOs that emerged in the study paint the Indians in a positive light. (BusinessWeek)
Nabucco is still alive Jul 3, 2009
The difference in approaches may come down to a question of organizational culture: how private companies construct their business plans differs from how governments construct theirs. Reports suggest that not all members of the Turkish leadership have fully understood how increasing transparency with its eventual partners promotes the predictability necessary for the private sector to have confidence in the business environment. (Asia Times Online)
GSA nominee acknowledges serious challenges Jun 16, 2009
Demand, model and secure an uncompromising demonstration of ethical behavior and an organizational culture of values and trust. Share this Page. (FCW.com)
Senators grease skids for Johnson to head GSA Jun 4, 2009
Demand, model and secure an uncompromising demonstration of ethical behavior and an organizational culture of values and trust. Guarantee consistent, prompt and high-value performance for GSAs customers. (FCW.com)
Christianity by Dan Brown May 17, 2009
It is the organizational culture of the Church that is the villain of the film. In this, the film, while posing as a respectful drama about conflict within the Church is actually subversive of the Church at large. (The American Conservative)
Wall St. a tall order for business ethicists Apr 20, 2009
Our members work to establish and strengthen organizational culture so that it more effectively discourages dishonest, irresponsible, disrespectful, and illegal activities while encouraging accountability, fairness, and integrity in business dealings. They represent a cross-section of industries; however, Wall Street firms focus more on compliance than ethics. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
* Will the global economic crisis help create an IMF we can love? Apr 19, 2009
But simply giving developing nations greater voting power will make little difference if the IMFs organizational culture is not changed as well. The fund is staffed by a large number of smart economists, who lack much connection to (and appreciation for) the institutional realities of the countries on which they work. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Dodgers promote J. McCourt, Mannion Mar 19, 2009
She will also continue to help grow the Dodgers brand and drive the organizational culture within the Dodgers family. "Jamie has done an outstanding job of assembling a talented management team, fostering a positive culture, and building a first-class business operation," Frank McCourt said in a statement. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Jamie McCourt Names Dodgers CEO Mar 18, 2009
She will remain responsible for driving the organizational culture within the Dodgers family. . (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Hospital kicks CEO search into gear Mar 11, 2009
Wed Mar 11, 2009, 05:51 AM EDT. A new CEO could be on the job at Beverly Hospital by the summertime, according to hospital trustees. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
CPOD to develop team spirit among city employees Mar 6, 2009
CPOD's aim is to enhance three key areas within the organization: organizational structure, predominant leadership style and organizational culture. The city has worked on 15 different programs, but for right now, will emphasize six, Ozuna said. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Hoover "Soul Mate" Feb 26, 2009
In stressed economic times, an agency might think an assessment of its organizational culture is inconsequential. It is, after all, a bit of a soft topic. (AdWeek)
Plan President - Medicaid Managed Care Health Plan Feb 25, 2009
Experience in creating an inclusive and collaborative organizational culture in an interdisciplinary environment. Please email resumes in an MS Word attachment to. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Thunderbird targets managing amid crisis Feb 17, 2009
The program also will address corporate social responsibility, international marketing, organizational culture and financial management as they relate to the economic crisis. Global managers everywhere are asking themselves during these turbulent times what they should do differently in business, said Caren Siehl, academic director of the program and clinical professor of management at Thunderbird. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Holmes: U.S. strategy for Afghanistan will be vexing for Obama Feb 13, 2009
The common thread running through all of this is organizational culture. Institutions have their own ingrained worldviews, habits of mind and practices. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Going Bale at work Feb 11, 2009
We have to look at the organizational culture in deciding whether it helps you or not. . (MSNBC -- Business)
Fighting Intranet User Apathy Feb 8, 2009
The reason, and remedy, for apathy is very specific to your organizational culture. It will be unwise to borrow another companys solution to apply to your own users without fully understanding whats at the root of the problem. (IntranetJournal)
