A cultura organizacional em uma instituição pública estadual da fronteira Brasil-Uruguai

Abstract

The objective of this article is to analyze how organizational culture manifests itself in the 7th Regional Coordination of Expertise, in the State of Rio Grande do Sul. Thus, specifically, to identify the traits of organizational culture, interfaces with Brazilian culture, as well as the myths and rites that make up the cultural universe of this institution. To this end, the ethnographic method was carried out with collection techniques through semi-structured interviews, with 9 employees of the institution, and participant and direct observation by the researcher who worked as an intern for two years. The results showed that the institution is characterized in a homogeneous way, being reinforced by the training course. In general terms, the relationship between employees and the institution is harmonious in nature, in which everyone is open to giving their opinion on matters relevant to their sector. However, resistance to changes exists when rules are imposed, and the Brazilian “jeitinho” is also present when it is possible to make working hours more flexible depending on the demands of personal life. This occurs as long as the relationship with the manager is friendly.