Characterization and comparison of organizational culture in two multinational manufacturing companies in the state of Aguascalientes. Case study
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organizational culture, multinational manufacturing companiesAbstract
The research characterizes the organizational culture in two multinational manufacturing companies in the state of Aguascalientes; besides comparing and determining whether there are significant similarities between the two cultures. Organizational culture is essential for any business and it functions for understanding the meaning that employees give to their organizational reality. A case study method was used in two companies; a survey was applied to a sample of 270 and 171 people in each company. Results: Hypothesis is verified, the type of dominant culture is that of market; but there are significant differences in the types of cultures of the companies analyzed. Conclusion: the dominant organizational culture type market, matches the organizational culture that occurs in multinational manufacturing companies.
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