The concept of organizational culture is widely recognized in the field of business management today but tracing its roots requires delving into various academic disciplines including anthropology, sociology, and psychology. The term ‘organizational culture’ itself was popularized in the 1980s, particularly with the publication of “Corporate Cultures: The Rites and Rituals of Corporate Life” (1982) by Terrence E. Deal and Allan A. Kennedy. However, its foundational concepts can be attributed to earlier works. One pivotal figure was Edgar H. Schein, a professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management, who in the 1960s began analyzing organizations from a cultural perspective. …
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