The structure and culture of an organisation have a profound effect on how people perceive asset management. This includes what is perceived as good practice, how much change is believed possible, how people behave and how committed they feel to goals and objectives. Organisational structure refers to the way in which people within an organisation are organised and the groupings within which they have to work. Culture is a social construct that refers shared meaning of work, values, attitudes or beliefs thought to affect long-term behaviour and performance. The structure of an organisation can have a major influence on the culture of an organisation, and vice versa. Each organisation should decide what type of structure and culture best suits its needs.