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Should organizations aim to have a positive organizational culture? Cultures vary between different organizations so the answer to this question will also vary. There are reasons that support why organizations should seek making a positive work environment for its employees. On the contrary, there is also research that shows why positive organizational culture is not a priority to some organizations.
Organizations Should do all They can to Establish Positive Organizational Culture
Positive organizational culture can increase productivity in the workplace, which in turn benefits the company in the long run. According to this study in the case of nurses in an organization, leadership plays a major role, affecting patients, nurses and other staff as well as outcomes of the organization. “Positive and supportive leadership styles can lower patient mortality, improve nurse’s health, job …show more content…
Depending on how managers of these companies decide to execute these functions allows for the company to have a negative or positive organizational culture. Also, the decision for the company to strive for a positive culture depends on the manager’s point of view, whether it is manipulative or essential.
References
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Conkright, T. A. (2015). USING THE FOUR FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT. Performance Improvement, 54(8), 15-21. doi:10.1002/pfi.21506
KRAUSE, D. E. (2012). CONSEQUENCES OF MANIPULATION IN ORGANIZATIONS: TWO STUDIES ON ITS EFFECTS ON EMOTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS. Psychological Reports, 111(1), 199-218.