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Stan Deetz - Leading Organizations through Transition: Communication and Cultural Change

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Transforming Corporate Culture: Lessons from Japan

This chapter examines the pivotal changes in U.S. corporate culture during the late 1970s, influenced by economic pressures and competition with Japan. It highlights how American managers shifted from traditional command-and-control models to more adaptable, culturally aware practices, emphasizing the value of diversity and innovation in the workplace. The discussion further explores the need for organizations to embrace ecological perspectives and new leadership metaphors to thrive in an increasingly chaotic business environment.

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