Cultural Transformation at Enterprise Level: Case Study Evidence from Poland

Izabela Robinson; Beata Tomczak-Stepien

doi:10.5771/0949-6181-2000-2-130

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- 101–102 Editorial Rainhart Lang, Ingo Winkler Rainhart Lang, Ingo Winkler 101–102
- 103–192 Articles 103–192
  - 103–129 Albania, an ex-communist country during the transition period: problems and challenges Vasilika Kume, Shyqyri Llaci Vasilika Kume, Shyqyri Llaci 103–129
  - 130–151 Cultural Transformation at Enterprise Level: Case Study Evidence from Poland Izabela Robinson, Beata Tomczak-Stepien Izabela Robinson, Beata Tomczak-Stepien 130–151
  - 152–172 Small Slovene Firms and Strategic Information Technology Usage Dušan Lesjak Dušan Lesjak 152–172
  - 173–192 Managerial Motivations for UK-Czech Joint Ventures Eleanor M Maitland-Davies, Brian Kenny Eleanor M Maitland-Davies, Brian Kenny 173–192
- 193–194 Book Reviews 193–194
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JEEMS Journal of East European Management Studies , page 130 - 151

Cultural Transformation at Enterprise Level: Case Study Evidence from Poland

Autoren

Izabela Robinson Beata Tomczak-Stepien

DOI
- doi.org/10.5771/0949-6181-2000-2-130
- ISSN: 0949-6181
- ISSN online: 1862-0019
Abstract

This paper presents an analysis of the business cultures of four post-socialist Polish enterprises. Western capitalist orthodoxy emphasises the development and management of an 'appropriate' organisational culture as a key component of organisational effectiveness. Within an East European context it is likewise suggested that the development of appropriate market behaviours is necessary if transforming economies are not to hit a ceiling of recovery. However, what constitutes an 'appropriate' organisational culture within an East European context is open to speculation and debate, particularly if it accepted that there is no dominant model of capitalist work organisation which might represent a template for transforming economies. This paper draws on empirical case study material to appraise the business cultures of four post-socialist Polish enterprises. Findings suggest that ownership, turnover of human capital and management philosophy and ideology represent key factors in the development of market oriented behaviours. However, findings also reinforce the strength and endurance of the socialist culture.
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