Behaviour change vs. culture change: Divergent approaches to managing workplace safety
Article; DeJoy, D. M. (2005). Behavior change versus culture change: Divergent approaches to managing workplace safety. Safety Science , 43 (2), 105–129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2005.02.001 Summary; Understanding how organizational behaviour plays a role in the overall effectiveness of proper workplace safety, is a determining factor in the overall success of a company. This article states that there are 2 main approaches, regarding the management of workplace health and safety. The first approach focuses on more data base and employee participation types of surveys and feedback, as well as problem solving processes. Whereas the second approach puts more of an emphasis on implementing culture change types of processes that will ultimately allow for the processes to be systematically monitored and assessed. The article offers an in depth understanding of how each process works, as well as a thorough comparison between both, background and key a...