Organizational culture as a key element shaping the image of the Polish Army - research report

Abstract

Objectives The main purpose of the article was to determine whether organizational culture plays a significant role in shaping the image of the Polish Army. Material and methods The main research tool was the OCAI questionnaire according to K.S Cameron and E. Quinn, based on the model of competing values. 5 uniformed organizations were deliberately selected for the research, and the diagnostic survey was conducted on a sample of 6% of Certified Uniform Classes. in the years 2020 and 2021. Results It is noted that the profile of culture is a hierarchy, leadership style (situational and ministerial) and the style of leading people (autocratic) correspond to the culture of the hierarchy. Students of uniformed classes understand the organizational culture of the Polish Army by imagining service as a passion (38%). A particularly important aspect here is the authority (32%) and the history of the Polish army (31%). Conclusions By making an in-depth analysis of the results presented in the charts, the authors concluded that the organizational culture profile adopted by this organization is not fully acceptable to all employees. The respondents believe that the most optimal direction of change would be towards clan culture or adhocracy. Students of mlitary calasses treat soldiers as defenders of the homeland, who are characterized by great patriotism and deep attachment to national values (81%). Communing with the culture of the Polish Army contributes to its higher rating compared to other members of the society. Students believe that the service should be a passion (38% of responses) and in 60% of the population they want to join this organization after leaving school.

Keywords

• leadership
• organizational culture
• polish army
• management styles
• shaping the image