Cultura organizacional e mito fundador: um estudo de caso em uma empresa familiar

Abstract

In recent years, the theme of organizational symbolism assumed increasing importance in the administration. Within this approach, concepts are related to the founding myth and organizational culture. The founder has a key role in the process of shaping the cultural patterns of an organization and after his death it can be transformed into a myth. In this study, we sought to identify the meaning of death of the founder to organizational actors as well as understanding the changes in labor relations after his death. For this purpose, we used the qualitative research method of case study, in-depth interviews and content analysis. It was observed that the history of an organization carries much of the history of its founder. It was also found that the meaning of death of the founder for the actors involved a series of organizational changes that resulted in a break with the values and principles advocated by him.