We present a model of the formation and evolution of organizational culture and its effect on performance. The analysis reveals circumstances under which, because of cultural externalities, excessive polarization or, alternatively, homogeneity may result, indicating inter alia an important role for the performance of managing cultural diversity in organizations. The exhibited framework can be useful in dissecting how different aspects of cultural diversity and the nature of management–workers’ interactions affect organizational functioning (JEL D02, D23, M54, Z13).

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组织文化：结构与演变

我们提出了组织文化的形成和演变及其对绩效影响的模型。该分析揭示了由于文化外部性而可能导致过度两极分化或同质化的情况，表明组织中文化多样性管理的绩效发挥着重要作用。所展示的框架有助于剖析文化多样性的不同方面以及管理人员与员工互动的性质如何影响组织功能（JEL D02、D23、M54、Z13）。