The Evolution of the Organizational Culture: A Systematic Literature Review
Keywords:
Organizational Culture; Evolution; Systematic Literature Review
Abstract
This article provides a systematic literature review (SLR) on Organizational Culture. Our objective was to delineate the progression of these topics over the last 125 years, providing a substantial enhancement above a conventional bibliographic study. This systematic literature review (SLR) surpasses traditional literature reviews (TLR) by offering a comprehensive overview of the subject matter across decades. TLR showcases the most relevant or recent articles rather than their progression. A total of 2,500 records of scientific publications were amassed from four distinct databases using keyword searches, yielding 2,300 articles (200 exclusions) with an aggregate of 1,801,726 citations, excluding patents. We performed a bibliometric study with these data. The number of citations about organizational culture has risen ninefold in the last 50 years and is anticipated to double in the coming decades. Our data also reveal patterns in research investigations and the regional distribution of scholarly contributions. Additionally, our work presents implications and suggestions for future research in this domain.
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4. Aylmer, Rodrigo., Aylmer, R., Aylmer, M., & Dias, M. (2024). Literature Review on Multi-Regional Input-Output Matrices (EE-MRIO). BJMAS, 5(3), 53–73. DOI:10.37745/bjmas.2022.04105
5. Blake, R. R., & Mouton, J. S. (1969). Building a dynamic corporation through grid organization development.
6. Blake, R. R., Mouton, J. S., & Sloma, R. L. (1964). Breakthrough in organization development. Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration.
7. Cameron, K. S., & Quinn, R. E. (2011). Diagnosing and changing organizational culture: Based on the competing values framework (3rd ed.). Jossey-Bass.
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9. Dias, M. (2024). Teaching Materials on a Brazilian Family Succession Conflict. European Journal of Contemporary Education and E-Learning, 2(6), 104-115. DOI: 10.59324/ejceel.2024.2(6). 07
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11. Dias, M., &Davila Jr., E. (2018). Overcoming succession conflicts in a limestone family business in Brazil. International Journal of Business and Management Review, 6(7), 58-73. doi: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7834703
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13. Goffee, R., & Jones, G. (1998). The character of a corporation: How your company's culture can make or break your business. Harper Business.
14. Harrison, R. (1972). Understanding your organization's character. Harvard Business Review.
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23. Pereira, L., Dias, M. (2024) Challenges and Opportunities for CFOs in the Brazilian IT Sector. European Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 1(6), 73-82. DOI: 10.59324/ejahss.2024.1(6).08
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25. Quintão, H., & Dias, M. (2024). Review on the Dispute Board Members' Activity in Construction Business in Brazil. European Journal of Applied Sciences, 12(4). 201-216. https://www.doi.org/10.14738/aivp.124.17362.
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27. Santos, M. and Dias, M. (2024) The Seven Forces That Shape Trust in Virtual Negotiation: A Qualitative Study. Open Journal of Business and Management, 12, 2208-2223. doi: 10.4236/ojbm.2024.124113.
28. Saunders, M., Lewis, P., & Thornhill, A. (2009). Research methods for business students. Person Education Limited.
29. Schein, E. H. (2009). Cultura organizacional e liderança. Atlas.
30. Schmidt, E. (2014). How Google works. Hachette UK.
31. Schmitz , T., & Dias , M. (2024). Literature Review on Return to Work in the Brazilian it Industry . British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies, 5(4), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.04128
32. Schmitz, T. and Dias, M. (2024) Teleworking and Psychological Well-Being in the Brazilian It Industry. Open Journal of Business and Management, 12, 3557-3571. doi: 10.4236/ojbm.2024.125178
33. Schneider, W. E. (1994). The reengineering alternative: A plan for making your current culture work. Richard D Irwin.
34. Sebrae. (2018). Empresas familiares no Brasil: Um estudo sobre o perfil e desafios.
35. Sebrae. (2024). Vantagens e desafios na gestão das empresas familiares. Retrieved from (link unavailable)
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37. Van Maanen, J., & Barley, S. R. (1984). Occupational communities: Culture and control in organizations. Research in Organizational Behavior.
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39. Yin, R. K. (2015). Estudo de caso: Planejamento e métodos. Bookman Editora.
Published
2025-03-22
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Dias, M., Ricardo Lafraia, J., Teles, A., Schmitz, T., Fernandes de Araujo, C. R., Dias Pereira, L. J., Moura Quintão, H. C., & Muniz Sobrinho, J. da S. (2025). The Evolution of the Organizational Culture: A Systematic Literature Review. GPH-International Journal of Applied Science, 8(03), 01-15. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15069294
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