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“Culture is the deeper level of basic assumptions and beliefs that are shared by members of an organization, that operate unconsciously and define in a basic 'taken for granted' fashion an organization's view of its self and its environment.”

Quote by Edgar Schein

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Edgar Schein is a renowned organizational psychologist and management consultant. His research focuses on organizational culture, leadership, and learning theories. Schein is known for his deep understanding and contributions to organizational culture, particularly in the field of organizational development. more

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