Celem niniejszego artykułu jest wyjaśnienie, co rozumiemy pod pojęciem kultury policyjnej. Ogólnie można ją rozumieć jako zbiór formalnych i nieformalnych zachowań oraz wartości, typowych dla tej grupy dyspozycyjnej. Na charakterystyczne cechy składają się takie elementy jak: argot, cynizm, wewnętrzne sankcje, solidarność, izolacja społeczna czy specyficzna percepcja przemocy. Pełnione przez policyjną kulturę organizacyjną funkcje (integracyjna, percepcyjna, adaptacyjna, budująca tożsamość, stymulująca zmiany) kształtowane są na podstawie codziennych działań policji. W tekście wymieniono również działania, za pomocą których kultura policyjna rozwija się i kształtuje.

The article presents the concept of community as a sociological category, there are various ways to define it, the importance of sentiment, moral order, identification and contact in its meaning is emphasized. A learning community is identified as a group of people in contact with each other, having a sense of bond, awareness of their own identity and individuality, as well as experiencing mutual support, recognition and belonging. The determinants of the process of shaping such a community in the school are indicated and the focus is on school-related factors. The teacher’s role in creating a school culture conducive to creating a learning community is emphasized. The teacher’s knowledge and skills, his personal characteristics and attitude to life are emphasized, as well as the teacher’s motivation for continuous learning, self-reflection and self-evaluation of everyday practice. As a result of the analysis, it is found that the creation of a learning community at school is fostered by the culture of cooperation, dialogue and creativity, and at the same time this type of organizational culture can be influenced by the learning community.

The Impact of the Activities of the Foundation for Aid to Widows and Orphans of Fallen Police Officers on Shaping the Organizational Culture of the Police and the Creation of its Media Image

The article aims to present the activities of the Foundation for Aid to Widows and Orphans of Fallen Police Officers (FPWiSPP) in terms of shaping organizational culture and creating the media image of the Police, taking into account theoretical aspects, the practical dimension and the effects of cooperation. Organizational culture and media image are of particular importance for the Police, both in terms of internal and external audiences. Very consistently and laboriously built can collapse in an instant as a result, for example, of a one-time crisis in the formation, both organizational and image. The reasons for the negative effects can vary, from improper selection of personnel and the training system, through unprofessional and irresponsible actions by male and female officers, to ill-considered and in autonomous decisions by the police management. Confidence in the service, its operating principles, and the values that should guide it, including equality before the law and principles, are crucial. Equally important should be the public perception of the formation, including in the media area, acting as a signpost for police managers, both in the service and civilian dimensions. Similarly, in the situation of undertaking indispensable cooperation with social organizations, associations and foundations, where cooperation with the FPWiSPP should undoubtedly play a special role.

The relevance of the survey is due to the need to understand the role of the manager of a higher education institution in conditions of uncertainty against the background of socio-economic crises, when the organizational culture of the management of an educational institution is being formed. Large-scale transformations in all spheres of life are outlined, which drive the economy, science, culture, education, industry and lead to the development of innovative approaches to the formation of organizational culture, based on the need to use professionalism and deeper experience of professional managers of higher education institutions. The article highlights the essence and conceptual and terminological apparatus of the researched topic. The content of the concepts “organizational culture” and “innovative management” is considered. The article highlights the issues of organizational culture as a tool for increasing the competitiveness of the institution in the system of higher education. The essence of organizational culture in a higher education institution is considered and revealed. The relevance of the study of organizational culture is connected with the fact that knowledge of the characteristics of the organizational culture of a higher education institution will allow to assess the degree of its stability, predict possible directions of management decisions, and also contribute to the achievement of planned results. The article focuses on the fact that the success of a higher education institution is directly linked to its culture. After all, the main indicator of a good state of affairs in a higher education institution is the ability to attract and retain talented employees. The impact of organizational culture on various aspects of higher education institution activities, which are considered by a number of sciences, such as personnel management, economics and sociology of work, organization theory, strategic management, management psychology, management sociology, is singled out. In the article, it is determined that organizational culture in an educational institution is formed under the influence of management consulting. The essence of consulting activity in a higher education institution is considered and disclosed. The main functions of consulting in institutions of higher education, which contribute to the qualitative formation of organizational culture in the institution of higher education, are highlighted. Content aspects of the process of modeling organizational culture in a higher education institution are highlighted. Emphasis is placed on the components of the model based on the application of modern principles and innovations for the perspective development of the higher education system and assistance in providing higher education institutions with highly qualified personnel. An analysis of the theoretical foundations and classification identification of the design of consulting activities in a higher education institution as a tool for the formation of organizational culture is carried out. The difficulties and contradictions inherent in the formation of the organizational environment of a higher education institution are considered.