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This paper proposes a rigorous model for organizational culture. Culture has always been described rather vaguely, often with psychological jargon. It is argued that organizational success depends on the fit between culture and other organizational elements, including information technology. Understanding fit and culture requires a precise specification. Culture itself has many dimensions, each of which may be specified and integrated into a composite contract describing the cultural behavior of the organization. The utility of the proposed model is tested against current organizational research on innovative culture.
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Morabito, J., Bhate, A. (1996). Organizational Culture: An Object-Oriented Framework. In: Object-Oriented Behavioral Specifications. The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science, vol 371. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-585-27524-6_10
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