Organizational culture in action : a cultural analysis workbook / [print]
Gerald W. Driskill, Angela Laird Brenton.
- Thousand Oaks, California : SAGE, (c)2011.
- xi, 239 pages ; 28 cm.
Rev. edition of: Organizational culture in action : a cultural analysis workbook. 2005.
Includes bibliographies and index.
Introduction: setting the stage -- The significance of the stage -- Step one--understanding the concept of culture: constructing the set -- Step two--identifying cultural elements: understanding the roles -- An introduction to step three: use multiple methods for gathering cultural information--method acting -- Method acting: textual analysis -- Method acting: observation -- Method acting: interviews and surveys -- Synthesizing and interpreting cultural data: getting inside the character -- Casting against type: diversity -- Improvisation: managing change -- An honest portrayal: ethics -- The director's chair: symbolic leadership -- Reading reviews: organizational effectiveness -- Opening night: conclusion.