Abstract
The totem represents an external and visible expression that constitutes as a symbol of the group. The objective of the study is to propose a tool for organizational management by interpreting totems. This tool is verified in the case of Procafecol –Juan Valdez® owner- that has supported in its totem and in environmental, legal and ethical policies, to transform perception of its stakeholders -being recognized among largest coffee producers (1959), competing with cafeterias (2002) and relaunching its internationalization (2012)-. Showing how management of totem is an intermediate point between reference totem -associated with discredit- and organizational totem -associated with reputation-
Original language | Spanish (Colombia) |
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Pages (from-to) | 112-146 |
Number of pages | 35 |
Journal | Opcion |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | Special Issue 18 |
State | Published - 2018 |