Importance of Organisational Culture for Effective Knowledge Management in Libraries

Example of The City Library of Požega

Authors

  • Kristina Feldvari Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Kornelija Petr Balog Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Bernarda Bošnjak Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62598/JVA.10.2.2.7

Keywords:

organizational culture, Goffee and Jones, sociability, solidarity, knowledge managementt, The City Library of Požega

Abstract

Purpose:

This research aimed to explore and assess the organizational culture of the City Library of Požega using Goffee and Jones' Double S Cube Model.

Design/Methodology/Approach:

A quantitative approach was adopted, utilizing a structured questionnaire to measure sociability and solidarity within the library. All 18 employees participated in the study, with their responses analyzed to classify the profile of organizational culture and determine whether it was perceived as positive or negative.

Findings:

The study revealed that 17 respondents identified the library’s organizational culture as communal, while one respondent assessed it as mercenary. Among those who perceived the culture as communal, there were mixed evaluations regarding its positivity. No significant differences were found between managerial and non-managerial staff or between older and younger employees in how the culture was assessed.

Originality:

This research offers a novel analysis of organizational culture in a public library. The results can help the library leadership better understand the cultural dynamics within the organization, enabling them to create strategies that enhance teamwork, communication, and employee relations, while guiding organizational changes that support both employee well-being and institutional success.

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2024-12-31

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Importance of Organisational Culture for Effective Knowledge Management in Libraries: Example of The City Library of Požega . (2024). Vallis Aurea, 10(2), 18-33. https://doi.org/10.62598/JVA.10.2.2.7