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

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 ISO14001:1996 implementation projects within the manufacturing environment.