THE IMPACT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON SAFETY IN MODERN AERONAUTICAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF PERFORMANCE VARIABILITY

Purpose The study examines the impact of poor management and bad decisions on safety in aeronautical organizations. Methodology/approach- The means to develop the current research were founded on a wide number of cases analyzed. Literature review, the analysis of regulations/standardised safety measures and the activity of aeronautical organizations represented an important pillar for identifying the strengths and weaknesses of safety/organizational culture. Findings The culture inside the organization determines the progress and conditions the level of aeronautical safety. The differences between similar organizations which operate in different cultures or countries can help understand their operational mindset, procedures and safety performance. Research limitations/implications Technological progress in aviation does not assure an increase of safety and efficiency, it mainly offers different perspectives regarding the nature of operations. If the same technology is used by two different organizations the results registered could be totally different. Practical implications The considerations regarding organizational culture deem various inter organizational factors which influence substantially the effectiveness of operations and the development of the organization. Originality/value Aeronautical systems' development must have as a starting point the organization. The research emphasize the connection between safety culture, the commitment of management structures, safety performance and strategic risk management.