Organizational culture evolution in temporary organizations: The case of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. (30th October 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Parent, Milena M.; MacIntosh, Eric W.
• Is Part Of: Revue canadienne des sciences de l'administration. Volume 30:Number 4(2013:Dec.)
• Page Start: 223
• Page End: 237
• Publication Date: 2013-10-30
• Subjects: Management -- Periodicals; Management -- Canada -- Periodicals; 658.005
• DOI: 10.1002/cjas.1262
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0825-0383

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>We examine organizational culture evolution within a temporary organization, specifically the 2010 Olympic Winter Games organizing committee, by exploring aspects of the work environment. Analysis of organizational artifacts, ethnographic field‐notes, and member‐checking demonstrated that liminal spaces facilitated socialization and cultural crystallization, which in turn assisted members' performance. Organizational structure, socialization, and cultural evolution were parallel processes that impacted each other. The concept of time (i.e., velocity) had a direct influence on subculture crystallization. The paper further integrates stakeholder/client interactions and draws on the role of leadership and cultural infusion mechanisms to demonstrate how culture evolves in temporary organizations. Copyright © 2013 ASAC. Published by John Wiley &amp; Sons, Ltd.</p> </abstract>