IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE AGE ON ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE: A INTER SECTOR STUDY

Organization's long term success largely depends on the match between individuals and the culture of the organization. The importance of Organizational Culture and its contribution to the Organization's effectiveness is well established. Organizational Culture is perhaps, the most critical factor determining an Organization's aptitude for long-term sustainability in the business space. Studies in the past have established the significant contribution of Organizational Culture to the Organization's effectiveness. A well-entrenched Organizational Culture is quite possibly the most critical factor determining an Organization's aptitude for long-term survival. It can also contribute significantly to the Organization's brand image, which can have profound positive and negative implications. If an Organizational Culture is not in alignment with the core values, and operational strategy of the company, it can likely hamper the productivity of the employees and the organization. This work highlights the impact of employee age on the organizational culture adherence and contribution towards culture consolidation efforts of the organization. The results indicate an insignificant impact of age on organizational culture. And, with the increasing age the cultural affinity increases and helps in cultural consolidation.