Change the organization culture exercise

Change the Organization Culture Exercise
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Change the Organization Culture Exercise
Changing culture in an organization is one of the most difficult things and may take a considerable amount of time to do so. This is because organizational cultures are comprised of related values, set of goals, communications practices, and processes. These elements fit together and combine and reinforce themselves thus making attempts to change it difficult (Cameron & Quinn, 2011). However, the success of changing an organizational culture greatly depends on the senior leaders. They have the responsibility of changing negative and unproductive cultures with new ones within the organization. Taking a look at the New York Times story by Bradley M. Campbell, “Shortcoming New Jersey by Billions,” there are a number of things that could be done to change the organization culture in NJ Gov. Christie’s Executive office circle.
The first step to changing an organization culture is understanding the current culture and setting new rules for members of the organization to follow. The governor of New Jersey should come up with new rules in the State about natural resources that companies and other institution should follow (Cameron & Quinn, 2011). This will help institutions such as Exxon Mobil Corporation adopt measures that do not deplete natural resources. The next step in changing an organization culture is training. People need to be trained so that they can be able to do things in a new way without fearing that they are doing it the wrong way.

The governor should come up properly laid down procedures so that it can be clear on who should be involved in what. For example, during the case of the State against Exxon Mobil Corporation, “Mr. Christie’s chief counsel inserted himself in the case, elbowed aside the attorney general and career employees.” This will not have happened if the procedures were clear (Cameron & Quinn, 2011). The governor should adapt System and Chaos theory where different systems work together. In New Jew legal system and the natural resource, the department should work together to formulate and enact laws.
In conclusion, leadership is very instrumental in making sure that change in organization culture is successful. People within the organization always look up to their leaders to show them the way on how to implement the change. Leaders should set rules and procedures that are accordance with the law. They should also make decisions depending on the public interest.
Reference
Cameron, K. S., & Quinn, R. E. (2011). Diagnosing and changing organizational culture: Based on the competing values framework (3rd ed.). San Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Sons.