How do we change the culture of an organisation? The culture change industry assumes that this is best done with educational campaigns - the hearts and minds approach. But this seldom works, because it does not come to terms with the real source of organisational culture - the way the organisation is structured.
This book explores just how organisational structure shapes culture. It shows how decentralized organisational structures allow profit and production to take precedence over safety, while centralised risk control is conducive to a culture of operational excellence. The argument is based on case study material from the petroleum industry, the mining industry and even, the Australian Air Force.
Drawing on the theory of high reliability organisations, and also on recent scandals in banking industry, the book concludes with some suggestions as to how company boards can increase the effectiveness of the risk specialists in their organisations.
Andrew Hopkins has written widely about the causes of major accidents in the oil, gas and mining industry, as well as in aviation and rail transport. This latest book highlights the ways in which organisational cultures can be transformed to ensure that corporations fulfil their social obligations.
Mental health is one of the most difficult work related risks to manage. Despite being a part of the duty of care, most businesses find the challenge of managing mental health risks in the workplace overwhelming. Part of the difficulty is that the approach to mental health management to date has ...
Electrical safety continues to account for a significant proportion of workplace fatalities. This book explores the legal obligations relating to electrical safety risks and outlines the practical challenges presented by traditional approaches to safety management when it comes to electrica...
SAVE 20% off this title when you order the Work Health & Safety Toolkit, with the added bonus of complimentary eBook formats included. OVERVIEW This comprehensive title provides annotated versions of the Model Work Health and Safety Act and the Model Work...
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