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Federico Facciolo1, Kristin K Janke2, Amy L Pittenger2
1Bocconi University SDA Bocconi School of Management, Milan, Italy.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|December 12, 2025
Summary
Organizational culture in academic pharmacy departments can be improved by leaders who support innovation, foster identity, and value faculty contributions. This study measured culture and identified key influencing factors.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Organizational Behavior
- Academic Medicine
Background:
- Academic pharmacy departments feature diverse faculty, necessitating an understanding of their organizational culture.
- Culture significantly impacts faculty engagement, productivity, and retention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To measure the organizational culture of a multidisciplinary academic pharmacy department.
- To identify factors influencing this culture.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods approach was used, combining a cross-sectional survey (N=20) with subsequent focus groups (N=8).
- The survey assessed 36 items across six Dimensions of Culture.
- Thematic analysis was applied to focus group transcripts to explore influencing factors.
Main Results:
- The department rated highly in Collegiate Support and Stability but low in Social Responsibility, Innovation, and Performance Orientation.
- Key themes influencing culture included action support, innovation challenges, departmental identity, valuing contributions, and maintaining stability.
Conclusions:
- Leaders can enhance academic pharmacy culture by actively supporting innovation, cultivating a strong departmental identity, and ensuring faculty contributions are recognized and valued.
- These strategies can positively influence organizational culture and faculty experience.
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