How organisational culture impacts on the implementation of ISO 14001:1996 – a UK multiple‐case view

Autor: John M. Sharp, Michaela A. Balzarova, Pavel Castka, Christopher J. Bamber
Rok vydání: 2006
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Zdroj: Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. 17:89-103
ISSN: 1741-038X
DOI: 10.1108/17410380610639524
Popis: Purpose – To investigate the influence of organisational culture on the implementation of ISO 14001:1996 environmental management system (EMS) standard in two manufacturing case study organisations (CSOs).Design/methodology/approach – This research is a case study action research conducted in two manufacturing organisations in the UK.Findings – The hassles authors identified a framework of four dimensions of organisational culture that play an important role during the ISO 14001:1996 implementation process of. These are recognised as people, process, structure and environment.Research limitation/implications – The study is limited to two case organisations, which are based in the UK.Practical implications – The four dimensions of organisational culture identified through this research can help practitioners to coordinate their ISO 14000:1996 implementation projects.Originality/value – This paper fulfils the need to improve the understanding of the impact of the organisational culture on ISO 14001:1996 imp...
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