Organizational symbols such as ceremonies, dress codes, and other observable aspects of an organizational culture speak a lot about the culture of the organization to outsiders (Hiriyappa, 2009). Therefore, it is easier for an outsider to easily judge the culture of an organization based on an analysis of its symbols....

Between changes in technology, new discoveries, and research findings, it is inevitable that nursing practices would change to adapt to these technologies, discoveries, and the implications related to research. But change can be difficult and presents certain challenges. The purpose of this paper is to present a change which occurred...

Although managing a hospital may be difficult because of the differences in personalities of the staff and continuous challenges, positive changes are still possible, and the only way to achieve them is to express full commitment to the nursing profession. This process requires knowledge of appropriate organizational and change theories....

Organizational culture refers to the values and behaviors exhibited by employees, employers, customers, and other stakeholders in an organization. An effective organizational culture is essential as it enhances organizational performance, productivity, as well as profitability, all of which make an organization more competitive in a given market or industry. It...

Every organization has a culture that plays an integral role in the achievement of set goals and objectives. Organizational culture influences the activities or operations undertaken by organizational stakeholders. It should be noted that although circumstances in organizations change, cultures never change, and this is why in most organizations, new...