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The Role of Power Distance in Shaping Organizational Culture with Special Reference to Healthcare Organizations
The Role of Power Distance in Shaping Organizational Culture with Special Reference to Healthcare Organizations

Author(s): Milan Resimić, Stefan Krsmanović, Jelena Manojlović
Subject(s): Psychology, Sociology, Organizational Psychology, Management and complex organizations
Published by: HESPERIAedu
Keywords: power distance; organizational culture; behavior; values

Summary/Abstract: This paper examines the conceptualization of power distance, which, in addition to the organizational context, has broader implications for other contexts. Power distance affects people's interactions with authority figures. Furthermore, the current literature indicates that power distance influences organizational dynamics and leadership styles across different cultural contexts, making this issue even more relevant. The paper emphasizes the importance of understanding power distance as a contextual factor in contemporary organizational management within an increasingly dynamic and diverse business environment, with special reference to healthcare organizations.

  • Issue Year: 2026
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 114-127
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: English
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