Understanding corporate cultures, generally, and the one in which one works, specifically, can help the occupational health nurse develop and implement intervention strategies specific to the culture of that company. Assessing the company through situational and systems analysis allows occupational health nurses to identify the culture of their occupational setting. Then, using creative strategies, company specific interventions can be suggested. The likelihood of success is greatly increased when culture is considered.
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