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An examination of subcultural effects: a comparison of faculty and administrative perceptions of organizational culture in a small, liberal arts, religious-affiliated university.
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This study compares faculty and administrative perceptions of organizational culture in a small, liberal arts, religious-affiliated university. The hypothesis is that there are differences between faculty perceptions and administrative perceptions of culture. A survey was administered to each group during the reaccreditation process in a single location. The results of the study were mixed. INTRODUCTION ....understanding an organization depends very much on who we talk and listen to, as well as what we choose to observe. (Eisenberg, & Goodall, 1993, p. 140) Organizations permeate every aspect of modern American society. Whether in the role of a citizen, a member of a civic group, participant in a hobby, part of a religion, or a member of the workplace, one must operate within the confines of organizations. As a result, in order to function in contemporary society, individuals must be able to effectively navigate among the myriad of organizations they encounter on a daily basis. Therefore, a central concern for both individuals and scholars has been how we understand organizations. As the quotation from Eisenberg and Goodall (1993) indicates, there are a number of ways to "understand" an organization. One of those ways is to examine the culture of that organization. Eisenberg and ...See the full content of this document
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