How can the organizational culture be defined?
The procedures required the survey of the general population of the fire department. They were then broken down into three subpopulations, for a total of four survey groups. Along with the review of written material on the subject, survey instruments were distributed. The aggregate data were then compiled, numeric analysis performed, and further evaluation and interpretation made by Dr. Scherer and the author. The findings provided a consensus on five areas which could be classified as an organizational weakness. Several other areas were identified where a weakness occurred in three of the four population groups. An organizational culture was defined and the elements of the culture stated. The indications of the findings allowed for the recommendation of five main areas of concern for immediate action. It also established a baseline from which future measurements can be made, maintaining of strengths and improvement of teambuilding efforts.
