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Organizational Culture

In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Organizational Culture

Richard Chalmers et al.
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Organizational culture consists of the beliefs and expectations shared by members of an organization. Common norms, values, and perspectives among individuals within a group define its culture. Historically, organizational culture can be viewed as the cultural equivalent of a society’s rituals, symbols, and stories. In modern contexts, the term refers to the collective outlook, assumptions, and standards that shape an organization’s identity.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Richard Chalmers declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Angela Marras declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Grace Brannan declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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