Organizational Culture and the Turkish Military
Organizational Culture and the Turkish Military
Author(s): R. Dilek Koçak, Sertif DemirSubject(s): Military history, Political history, Military policy, Identity of Collectives
Published by: Gazi Akademik Bakış
Keywords: Turkish Military; Organization Culture; Variables; Common Identity; Sense of Belonging;
Summary/Abstract: This paper examines the evolution of the organizational culture of Turkish military, and how underlying variables and dynamics have influenced its development. The main finding is that the Turkish military’s organizational culture includes shared basic norms, rules, values, and beliefs, and that they are taught to create a common identity to entrants. Turkish military organizational culture makes employees feel part of an exclusive organization where adherence to heroism, honor, patriotism, and loyalty represent a common identity. This paper includes three main sections: a brief theoretical overview of culture and organizational culture; analysis of the evolution of Turkish military culture; examination of the variables and dynamics influencing its evolution.
Journal: Gazi Akademik Bakış
- Issue Year: 13/2019
- Issue No: 25
- Page Range: 37-51
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English
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