Cameron and Quinn are well-known for their research and contributions to the field of organizational development (OD). One of their famous articles is “Diagnosing and Changing Organizational Culture,” published in 2006 in the Journal of Organizational Behavior.

In this seminal article, Cameron and Quinn introduce their Competing Values Framework (CVF) for understanding organizational culture, which has become widely used in the field of OD. The article presents a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and changing organizational culture, based on the premise that culture plays a critical role in shaping the behaviors, attitudes, and performance of individuals and groups within organizations.

The article discusses the four culture types identified in the CVF: Clan Culture, Adhocracy Culture, Market Culture, and Hierarchy Culture, and their associated values, norms, and characteristics. Cameron and Quinn also propose a set of practical tools and techniques for assessing and changing organizational culture, including methods for identifying the dominant culture type, assessing the alignment between culture and organizational goals, and implementing interventions to shift culture towards desired outcomes.

The article has been widely cited and has influenced numerous scholars, practitioners, and organizations in their efforts to understand and manage organizational culture. It has provided valuable insights and practical guidance for diagnosing and changing culture to improve organizational effectiveness, leadership, and performance.

It is important to note that Cameron and Quinn’s work on organizational culture and their Competing Values Framework has primarily focused on the context of businesses and other types of organizations, and may not directly apply to child development. However, the concept of organizational culture and its impact on behavior and performance can have implications for child development settings, such as schools or youth organizations, where the organizational culture can influence the experiences and outcomes of children and adolescents.