Numerous examples exist of business strategies that succeeded or failed as a function of corporate culture, making this an increasingly important dimension in the management of organisations. What corporate culture really consists of is not immediately obvious, so the concept is, first, defined...

Organisational planning identifies two areas — corporate culture and human resources — which have received much attention as key areas in formulating strategic plans in many organisations. Traditional planning fails to give flexibility in the face of foreign competition, technological...

A conceptual framework is provided for understanding the form and dynamics of organisational change. The basic organisational model and life cycle, the types of organisational change, and the role of company culture in organisational change are examined. The mechanics of change are discussed and...