Organisational Culture and Its Relevance to the University Libraries in Kerala

Authors

  • T M Hairunneessa Research Scholar, CHMK Library, University of Calicut, Thenhipalam, Kerala 673635, India
  • Azeez T A Abdul University Librarian, CHMK Library, University of Calicut, Thenhipalam, Kerala 673635, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Organizational Culture, University Libraries, Kerala

Abstract

Organizational culture is the consistent and observable behaviour pattern of employees in an  organization. It is the sum of values, shared assumptions, beliefs, rituals, customs and traditions, hero's  and heroines etc which acts as a bond to harmonize the members of an organization. This paper explores  the concept of organizational culture with a detailed review on its different levels, characteristics,  approaches, dimensions and tools. Current status and application of organizational culture in university  libraries in Kerala is also reviewed in this study. 

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Published

2020-06-21

Issue

Vol. 40 No. 1 (2020): Library Progress (International) (Jan-Jun) 2020

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Articles

How to Cite

Organisational Culture and Its Relevance to the University Libraries in Kerala . (2020). Library Progress (International), 40(1), 133–140. https://doi.org/10.48165/