SSG 28 & 29 Organisation, Structure and Culture (PDF)

The structure and culture of an organization have a profound effect on how people perceive asset management.

This includes what is perceived as good practice, how much change is believed possible, how people behave and how committed they feel to goals and objectives.

Organizational structure refers to the way in which people within an organization are organized and the groupings within which they have to work. Culture is a social construct that refers to the shared meaning of work, values, attitudes, or beliefs thought to affect long-term behavior and performance.

The structure of an organization can have a major influence on the culture of the organization, and vice versa. Each organization should decide what type of structure and culture best suits its needs.