Organization culture in SMEs: A Study with reference to Mysuru District of Karnataka

The focus of managing organizations has already shifted from traditional and conventional to contingency in the context of global business environment. Most of the multi-national companies have done research on understanding the culture of their own premises for an efficient business management. The present situation demands an altogether new orientation, incorporation of appropriate culture that nurtures professionals in demand, and establishment of sound Organizational Learning mechanisms. A failure to adapt may shatter the dreams of unfit organizations under the paradigm of "survival of the fittest." This is not only for multi-national large business organizations but also for the small & medium enterprises of the nation. It has been witnessed in the recent past that the number of these organizations is growing rapidly in the state, but more in quantitative terms. In order to survive in the competition these organizations have to offer something valuable without compromising on the quality and quantity. The issue of organizational culture and learning takes significant impact here if these SMEs envision addressing to the global demands. The researcher strongly feels that by addressing the issues related to Organizational Culture and Organizational Learning, a conducive environment can be created, developed and maintained in these organizations that help in nurturing a high breed of operations fulfilling global demands with efficiency. The present study attempts a comparative analysis of Organizational Culture and Organizational Learning in the small and medium enterprises with an aim to draw out some meaningful conclusions pertaining to the findings.