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Organizational Culture Assessment of Small & Medium-Sized Enterprises

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  • Arshad Zaheer

    (HEC PhD Scholar, Foundation University, FUIMCS, FF Complex, New Lalazar, Rawalpindi Cantt., Pakistan.)

  • Kashif ur Rehman

    (Iqra University, H-9, Islamabad, Pakistan.)

  • Abrar Ahmad

    (Iqra University, H-9, Islamabad, Pakistan.)

Abstract

This paper is an ethnographic study defining and assessing the organizational culture exhibited by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). It primarily focuses on four cultural categories: clan, adhocracy, hierarchy and market-driven. These conceptual domains have been examined by the Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument. Results from a sample of 162 SMEs in the Rawalpindi/Islamabad area indicate that SME culture lacks creativity, innovation, freedom and risk taking. SMEs are not looking to change in the future, preferring the status quo. The most important finding is thatSMEs exhibit a market- oriented culture focusing on results, competition and achievements.

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  • Arshad Zaheer & Kashif ur Rehman & Abrar Ahmad, 2006. "Organizational Culture Assessment of Small & Medium-Sized Enterprises," Lahore Journal of Economics, Department of Economics, The Lahore School of Economics, vol. 11(2), pages 155-167, Jul-Dec.
    • Handle: RePEc:lje:journl:v:11:y:2006:i:2:p:155-167
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