Organizational Change and Development by Pearsona

40 Organizational Change and Development

overall organizational culture in terms of the functional typicality or locational characteristics, such as

physical space or geographical characteristics.

Subcultures might not always be completely aligned with the dominant culture of any organiza-

tion. Some typical characteristics may be more pronounced and this could at times result in a con-

icting perception among members. Nevertheless, subcultures should not necessarily be seen as a

threat to the dominant culture of the organization. Rather, the presence of subcultures often helps

the organization to check and question its prevailing dominant cultures ...