Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/168887 
Year of Publication: 
2014
Citation: 
[Journal:] Amfiteatru Economic Journal [ISSN:] 2247-9104 [Volume:] 16 [Issue:] Special No. 8 [Publisher:] The Bucharest University of Economic Studies [Place:] Bucharest [Year:] 2014 [Pages:] 1205-1221
Publisher: 
The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest
Abstract: 
In today's business environment, characterized by instability and unpredictability, organizations' success depends on their ability to adapt and manage the changes required. Therefore, in order to achieve long-term corporate success, companies need to have a culture that encourages creativity and innovation. The aim of the article is to investigate the link between corporate culture and creativity and the impact of the management form on organizational culture. The research highlights the Romanian hotel industry culture, using Hofstede's model. Considering their impact on innovation, there were taken into consideration three factors: individualism, power distance and long term orientation. The article investigates how these factors are influenced by the hotel's exploitation form and their impact on organizational creativity. The research was conducted on two hotels in Bucharest, affiliated to an international hotel chain. In order to identify the impact of the exploitation form on the hotel's organizational culture, one of the accommodation units is operated under a management contract, while the other operates under a franchise agreement. The study is based on a survey conducted among the employees of the two hotels. Results indicate differences regarding the corporate culture between the hotel operated under a management contract and the unit operated under a franchise agreement. Recommendations on how to foster employees' creativity are suggested. The implications of the findings are discussed, considering the limitations and future research directions.
Subjects: 
creativity
innovation
organizational culture
management
Hofstede's model
JEL: 
D23
L83
M14
Creative Commons License: 
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Document Type: 
Article

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