Abstrakt
The text presented below aims to explore the organizational culture of foreign NGOs operating in developing countries. The aim is to identify the factors that are considered the organizational culture, being a contemporary theme of current interest, is regarded as a sine qua non of a successful company, no less of NGOs and their pursuits.
The cultural dimension of the pursuits adds value to such organizations, improves their management and boosts their performance. Our research concentrated on areas wherein the cultural differences are felt most keenly.
With this in mind, we have conducted a qualitative research and applied the technique of focus groups. The groups comprised representatives selected from the managing bodies of foreign NGOs working in developing countries, whose teams included also the local people.
The research results can be used to draw conclusions and develop recommendations beneficial for NGOs generally. Our results have indicated that a sophisticated organizational culture capable of processing cultural differences can istinguish a specific NGO from all others and can bring benefits for the local communities and societies.