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**Mehdy Noorbakhsh*, Samaneh Tavakoli*, Ehsan Mansoorian

(M.A) Public administration Allameh Tabatabai University, **Cultural administration (M.A) Islamic azad University, Science and research branch Tehran
(corresponding author)

Abstract
Purpose The purpose of this survey is to evaluate four dimensions of Denison`s organizational
culture model in ministry of cooperatives in Iran.
Design/methodology/approach we used descriptive statistics and standardized questionnaire
devised by Denison (2000) to evaluate four cultural traits believed to be the most influential factors
in organizations performance (fig. 1).
Findings Based on data gathered from 102 employees of ministrys Headquarter the results
show the highest indices in both consistency and mission and lowest indices are in involvement and
adaptability.
Originality/value It is the first time that this study has been conducted in Ministry of
cooperatives. While shared value of an organization (culture) is as Denison believed glue that holds
the entire system together. So, this survey could have an important contribution to planners and
managers in that respected organization.
Practical implications management and policy makers in this organization must pay more
attention to these cultural traits: involvement and adaptability as weak point and consistency and
mission as strong points.
Keywords: Organizational Culture, Mission, Consistency, Involvement, Adaptability

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