Continuous improvement at an individual level: Influence of urgency and organizational culture

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Firms seeking improved performance to meet complex challenges fueled by uncertain conditions can increase employee ability to find creative solutions by generating a sense of urgency. The likelihood of this can increase when either a clan or adhocracy organizational culture prevails.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2024), "Continuous improvement at an individual level: Influence of urgency and organizational culture", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 38 No. 1, pp. 46-48. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-12-2023-0276