STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE IN THE JAPANESE STYLE WITHIN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF KOSEN - KMITL
Keywords:
Organizational Culture, Japanese Management Strategic, Management, KOSEN – KMITLAbstract
This research aimed to 1) investigate the problems and needs related to Japanese organizational culture management at KOSEN – King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KOSEN – KMITL), 2) develop strategies for Japanese organizational culture management, and 3) evaluate the appropriateness of the proposed strategies. The study employed a Mixed Methods Research design conducted in three phases. In Phase 1, data regarding problems and needs were collected through questionnaires administered to 86 administrators, instructors, and staff members. The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and SWOT Analysis. In Phase 2, organizational culture management strategies were developed using the TOWS Matrix in combination with semi-structured in-depth interviews with five experts, and the data were analyzed through content analysis. In Phase 3, the appropriateness and feasibility of the proposed strategies were evaluated by 10 experts using mean and standard deviation.
The findings revealed that the overall implementation of Japanese organizational culture management at KOSEN – KMITL was at a high level, with communication and teamwork identified as key strengths, while continuity of organizational systems and personnel participation were areas requiring improvement. The developed framework consisted of four major strategies: 1) establishing a cultural foundation through Japanese vision and attitudes, 2) developing organizational systems and work structures, 3) enhancing leadership and communication, and 4) creating evaluation and incentive systems aligned with Japanese organizational culture. The evaluation results indicated that the proposed strategies were considered highly appropriate and practically applicable within the context of KOSEN – KMITL and could also serve as a guideline for educational institutions and multicultural organizations with similar contexts.
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