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Key words: organizational culture, organization, employees, management, business,public organization.SummaryThe organizational culture in the contemporary world may contribute to the competitionadvantage. It is an extremely important aspect from the point of view ofthe organization functioning and its employees. The objective of this article consistsin the presentation of the organizational culture in the comparative perspectiveof the business and public organization. After a short description of the notion,typology, function and types of the organizational culture the author makesan analysis of each aspect of the organizational culture paying special attention tothe functioning of business and public organizations. On the basis of models andtheories presented in the subject literature as well as on the basis of the researchconducted in this field the author also points out certain differences and similaritiesof both such organizations.