Cultural diagnosis: an empirical investigation of cellular industry of Pakistan

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2011
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Maxwell Scientific Organization
Abstract
This study describes research in five cellular companies operating in Pakistan, aimed at identifying their current and preferred organizational culture. Using Quinn and Rohrbaugh (1983) competing values framework, the overall cultural profiles and dominant characteristics of the organizations and industry are determined through a personally administered survey employing the Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI). The results indicate that hierarchy culture is dominating in cellular industry, whereas the clan is found to be the most preferred cultural archetype in majority of cellular companies. This indicates a misalignment between what employees think is needed and what is perceived to exist.
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Competing Values Framework, Existing Culture, Organizational Culture, Assessment Instrument, Perceived Culture
Citation
Asian Journal of Business Management 3(4), pp 278-286, 2011