Corporate Cultures (Paperback)

by Terry Deal (Author), Allan Kennedy (Author), Terrence E. Deal (Author), Allan A. Kennedy (Author) "S. C. Allvn. a retired chairman of the board, likes to tell a story about his company-the National Cash Register Corporation..." (more)
Key Phrases: atomized organization, symbolic manager, strong culture companies, Mary Kay, General Electric, Thomas Watson (more...)

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Product Description
A reissue of the classic best-seller that coined the term "corporate culture"

In the early 1980s, Terry Deal and Allan Kennedy launched a new field of inquiry and practice with the publication of their landmark book, Corporate Cultures, in which they argued that distinct types of cultures evolve within companies, with a direct and measurable impact on strategy and performance. Despite the dramatic evolution of the business landscape over the last twenty years, the basic principles of the book remain as fresh and relevant as they did when it was first published: that organizations, by their very nature, are social enterprises, with tribal habits, well-defined cultural roles for individuals, and various strategies for determining inclusion, reinforcing identity, and adapting to change. In the new introduction, the authors reflect on the enduring lessons of their investigation into the life of organizations.

About the Author
Terrence E. Deal is the Irving R. Melbo Professor of Education at Rossier College, University of Southern California. He lives in San Luis Obispo, California.

Allan A. Kennedy is a Boston-based writer and management consultant whose new book, The End of Shareholder Value, will be published by Perseus in April.

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Basic Books; 1 edition (May 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738203300
• ISBN-13: 978-0738203300
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #269,856 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful advice for any business leader., August 14, 1998

By	[e-mail] (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Corporate Cultures: The Rites And Rituals Of Corporate Life (Paperback)

This should be considered a classic in business literature. I found it very useful designing workshops to help corporate leaders breathe life into stodgy mission statements. The use of mission to motivate employees is rarely achieved, and this book helps you understand why.

6 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Read this, and drag your company into the new millennium, June 18, 1999

By	C. Anderson "Vintage Brands" (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Corporate Cultures: The Rites And Rituals Of Corporate Life (Paperback)

Provides the forward-thinking employee with ammunition on why a positive, nurturing culture is critical to a company's success. There's more to being successful in business that simply creating/selling the best product. More companies should wake up and move into the 1990's (before they're over)...