Organizational Culture: A Business Imperative

As the personality of an individual can be seen by his or her characteristics and behaviors, the same concept applies to an organization. The characteristics and unique attributes of an organization are depicted by myriad elements, such as its vision/mission statements, beliefs, values, and areas of focus. From such elements, inference regarding the organization’s culture may be made which impacts leadership style, teamwork and collaboration, workflow and processes, innovation, and employee engagement. This literature review is comprised of information and ideas to enable better understanding of the value and importance these components have on an organization’s success, growth, and sustainability

Unintentional Injury Related Deaths in USA

Since 1991, unintentional injuries have ranked as the fifth leading cause of death behind heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease, and stroke. As shown in the top graph on the facing page, deaths in the United States are dominated by heart disease and cancer. The next three causes, chronic lower respiratory disease, stroke, and unintentional injuries, look almost insignificant in comparison. These three causes combined account for fewer deaths than cancer alone. Given this reality, why are organizations like the National Safety Council focused on preventing unintentional injuries