How organisational culture impacts on the implementation of ISO 14001:1996 – a UK multiple‐case view

Abstract

Purpose

To investigate the influence of organisational culture on the implementation of ISO 14001:1996 environmental management system (EMS) standard in two manufacturing case study organisations (CSOs).

Design/methodology/approach

This research is a case study action research conducted in two manufacturing organisations in the UK.

Findings

The hassles authors identified a framework of four dimensions of organisational culture that play an important role during the ISO 14001:1996 implementation process of. These are recognised as people, process, structure and environment.

Research limitation/implications

The study is limited to two case organisations, which are based in the UK.

Practical implications

The four dimensions of organisational culture identified through this research can help practitioners to coordinate their ISO 14000:1996 implementation projects.

Originality/value

This paper fulfils the need to improve the understanding of the impact of the organisational culture on ISO 14001:1996 implementation projects within the manufacturing environment.

Citation

Balzarova, M.A., Castka, P., Bamber, C.J. and Sharp, J.M. (2006), "How organisational culture impacts on the implementation of ISO 14001:1996 – a UK multiple‐case view", Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol. 17 No. 1, pp. 89-103. https://doi.org/10.1108/17410380610639524