ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND INNOVATION

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ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND INNOVATION


Organizational culture is the pattern of shared assumption, principles and standards which govern how people behave in an organization. These standards have a strong influence on the people and dominate or dictate their behavior and performance. Every organization creates, develop and maintain their unique culture to provide guidance and limitations for the action of the members of the organization.

Organizational or corporate culture is the pattern of values, norms, beliefs, attitudes and assumptions that may not have been articulated but shape the ways in which people in organizations behave and things get done (Armstrong, 2009).

Culture also includes the organization’s vision, values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits (Needle, 2004).

Simply stated, organizational culture is “the way things are done around here” (Deal & Kennedy, 2000).



Organizational culture and Innovation

Innovative culture is a way of thinking and behaving that creates, develops and establishes standards and values within the organization, which may support ideas and improve involvement in the function and make changes in conventional and traditional behavior. In the modern rapidly changing environment, it is compulsory to implement an organizational culture which supports innovation.

No matter of your organization’s size or industry, however, a culture of innovation may be necessary to evolve and succeed in today’s constantly changing business environment (Cancialosi, 2017)

Innovation is widely regarded as a critical source of competitive advantage in an increasingly changing environment (Dess and Picken, 2000)

In most organizations innovations are not valued. Finishing work on time within budget is considered as enough to succeed. All of these traditional principles are making barriers in innovation and which result employees to get stuck to some extent. So, organizational culture should allow innovation to gain a competitive advantage and for a long lasting sustainability.

In FMCG & Finance sectors, almost all the entities are now adapting to new technology to be the market leader, especially private sector encourages new innovative ideas from employees and create an internal culture to support their innovative thoughts without braking traditional rules. 



Reference

Armstrong, M. (2009). Armstrong's Handbook of human resource management practice (11 ed.). London, United Kingdom: Koganpage.

Cancialosi, C. (2017, Feb 7). Forbes. Retrieved Sep 24, 2019, from Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/chriscancialosi/2017/02/07/why-culture-is-the-heart-of-organizational-innovation/#80d98653f4d7

Deal T. E. and Kennedy, A. A. (1982, 2000) Corporate Cultures: The Rites and Rituals of Corporate Life, Harmondsworth, Penguin Books, 1982; reissue Perseus Books, 2000

DESS, G.G. & PICKEN, J.C. (2000). Changing roles: leadership in the 21st century. Organizational Dynamics, Vol 28, No 3, 18–34

Needle, David (2004). Business in Context: An Introduction to Business and Its Environment.




Comments

  1. Mahinda MBAApril 16, 2023 at 11:23 AM

    Dear friend ,
    I feel that siting some innovative examples ?

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    1. Vinojkanth April 18, 2023 at 6:53 AM

      Yes, thanks for your feedback . Definitely I'll do it on my next blog.

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  2. L.D.NilukasajeewaniApril 16, 2023 at 12:45 PM

    Thanks for sharing this topic, Organizational culture indirectly influences performance and creates a sense of community among employees through organizational innovation and I think a culture of innovation is essential for today’s world for rapid change for innovation which can invite and keep top talent, improve productivity and profitability of an organization..

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  3. Srimali MBA 2023April 16, 2023 at 3:45 PM

    Dear Vinoj,
    It was really helpful for me to have knowledge regarding the content in your article . Thank you for sharing this blog.

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  4. SATHEESHApril 22, 2023 at 8:09 PM

    I really wish an office like your image given on top. By the way in short nicely presented. Thank you. Keep the good work.

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  5. Vinojkanth April 23, 2023 at 1:03 AM

    Yes I wish as well as you said. Thank you for the feedback.

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  6. Rubinie RajendranApril 23, 2023 at 7:08 AM

    Thanks for sharing this topic, The culture in an organization governs many things, from how it makes decisions to how employees interact. Learning more about the culture of your company will help you know if your workplace holds the same values you do.

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  7. Himani MBA 2023April 30, 2023 at 7:17 AM

    Hi Vinoth, went through your blog post and have to say it is captivating ! good luck !

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  8. FazilMBA2023May 1, 2023 at 12:45 PM

    I firmly believe that an organization's work culture has an impact on the creativity and productivity of its personnel.

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  9. Thusitha kumaraMay 2, 2023 at 3:51 AM

    any way or suggestions to implement innovative culture in government sector ???

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