Naslov
Through Balanced Organizational Values Towards Purpose-Driven Organizations

Autori
Malbašić, Ivan

Izvornik
Organizational Psychology (2312-5942) 10 (2020), 4; 243-251

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, prethodno priopćenje, ostalo

Ključne riječi
balanced values ; mission-based model of organizational values ; organizational purpose ; organizational values ; purpose-driven organizations

Sažetak
Purpose. The purpose of this article is to highlight the growing phenomenon of purpose-driven organizations and to explore the role of organizational values in the creation of such organizations. Given that there are different approaches to managing organizational values, particular attention is given to their need for balance, in the sense that the organization simultaneously promotes and develops values from different value categories. Study design/methodology/approach. This paper presents the results of some recent research showing that today (1) the largest and most influential companies worldwide are managing their values in balanced way and that (2) managing values in a balanced way improves organizational effectiveness. Findings. Moreover, balanced values are helping organizations to focus on their key stakeholders and bring attention to the purpose of their businesses. Originality/value of the results. This paper contributes to the understanding that the traditional old management logic is evolving into the new logic of purpose—modern business must produce a win-win result(s) for everyone rather than just for selected privileged stakeholders. The key to achieving this is focusing on organizational purpose.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija

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