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SHS Web Conf.
Volume 157, 2023
2022 International Conference on Educational Science and Social Culture (ESSC 2022)
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Article Number | 03001 | |
Number of page(s) | 7 | |
Section | Socio-Cultural History and Financial Management | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/202315703001 | |
Published online | 13 February 2023 |
The concept of school organizational culture in (post)pandemic environment
University of Split, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Split, Croatia
* Corresponding author: tgutovic@ffst.hr
In the context of sociological interest, the fundamental goal of our research was to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on organizational culture within elementary schools. The authors started from the assumption that the COVID-19 pandemic influenced changes within the organizational culture, negatively affecting the organization of the school’s work as an educational institution. The research was conducted during June and July 2021. A quantitative and qualitative approach was combined using survey methods and semi-structured interviews. An elementary school in the Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia, was chosen for the case study. The survey was conducted with the teachers at the school, and a semi-structured interview was conducted with the principal and professional associates. The sample included part of employees of the selected school (teachers), i.e., thirty respondents. The research results indicate that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the organizational culture of elementary schools and is the cause of numerous changes that are not necessarily negative. Most of the changes occurred within the organization of work and teaching. Changes in forms of work during a pandemic did not have a negative effect on the school collective, and there was no disruption of relationships, working environment, atmosphere, communication, and cooperation within the collective. It is concluded that supportive school culture will be reflected in student achievements and the work of all employees, and will have a wider positive social impact and therefore should be encouraged.
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