Organizational Culture and Leadership (The Jossey-Bass Business & Management Series)
- Author: Edgar H. Schein
- Edition: 5th Edition
- ISBN-10: 1119212049
- ISBN-13: 978-1119212041
- Publication Date: December 27, 2016
- Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Organizational Culture and Leadership is the defining resource for managers, executives, and students seeking to understand the complex relationship between cultural dynamics and effective leadership. Written by Edgar Schein, widely recognized as the “father” of organizational culture, this classic text explores how culture is created, maintained, and transformed. Through detailed case studies, Schein illustrates the abstract nature of culture and demonstrates its critical importance in managing successful organizational change.
This updated fifth edition reflects the modern business landscape, featuring 25 percent new and revised material. It expands on the original culture model to include a deeper focus on how national cultures influence organizational dynamics, offering practical strategies for navigating international differences. A central theme of the book is the evolution of leadership roles throughout an organization’s lifecycle—from founding and mid-life to maturity—and how cultural challenges shift at each stage.
By examining leader behavior as a primary driver of cultural development, this book provides a comprehensive framework for diagnosing and shifting organizational values. It remains an essential guide for anyone looking to master the intricacies of corporate identity and lead organizations through periods of growth and transition.