Culture
Helps us organize our world Shared values, understandings, assumptions and goals (values, beliefs, norms) Learned from earlier generation Imposed by present members of society
Stereotyping/ Sociotyping
Mental files Natural Useful Can be misused
Ethnocentrism
Belief that one's cultural values, beliefs and norms are better than those of another culture are
Principles Summary
4 Principles for studying cultures Individuals may not conform Differences may not be culturally based Understand self first Continuums Stereotyping Natural, potentially useful or harmful mental files Ethnocentrism Belief that ones own culture is best
Team Work
Find several examples that demonstrate how culture affects management functions such as planning, organizing, directing and controlling Find examples of how culture affects management style Find several examples of how business practices differ across cultures Prepare to present findings to class
Country Profile
Cultural Characteristics
Understand the ways culture can differ Understand ourselves Understand others Value different points of view Develop shared values, beliefs and norms
Power Distance
High Power Distance Order of inequality Special privileges Subordinates are different from superiors Boss should know all Low Power Distance Minimize inequalities Equal rights Subordinates and superiors are equals Ok for boss to ask subordinates for answers
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Uncertainty Avoidance
High Avoid risks Dissonance is dangerous Time is money Need written rules and regulations Believe in experts
Low Willing to take risks Accept disagreements Time is free Prefer common sense to rules Logic and common sense better than expert opinions
Uncertainty Avoidance
High avoidance of risk
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Individualism
Responsible for self and immediate family Identity based on the individual Autonomy, variety, pleasure and individual financial security Individual decisions
Collectivism
Extended families, loyalty, protection Identity in the social system Expertise, order, duty, security provided by the in-group Group decisions
Individualistic
Average =51
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Collective
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Masculine/Feminine
Masculine Material success Ambition, assertive Competitive Live to work Women are nurturers Achievement Feminine Quality of life Relationships Concern for weak Work to live Men & Women nurture Disapprove of high achievers
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Particularistic
Focus more on relationships than rules Legal contracts easily modified Changing mutualities honored Reality is relative to participant Relationships evolve
Universalistic
Focus on rules rather than relationships Legal contracts should be honored Word and legal contracts honored One reality, one truth A deal is a deal
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Team Discussion
How would the expectations of employees from a particularistic culture differ from those of a universalistic culture? Which system do you prefer? Why? What is the value of each of these systems?
Achievement
Respected for what you do Respect of superior based on performance Limited use of titles Senior managers vary in age and gender, qualified by achievements
Ascription
Respected for who you are Respect for superior seen as commitment to the organization Extensive use of titles Senior managers are male, middle-aged, qualified by background (who they are)
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Do you believe you can control your life or do you believe you have to accept the ways things are? Is your life pre-destined? Do you have a fate over which you have little or no control? How do other people you know differ in their believes about controlling fate or destiny?
Locus of Control
Internal Belief in ones ability to control fate Respect for conflict and resistance Focus on self rather than others Discomfort with lack of control External Belief that something outside oneself is in control Harmony and responsiveness Focus on other Comfortable with changes
Neutral/Affective
Neutral Hide feelings Tension accidentally revealed Admire poise Avoid hugs, broad smiles and broad gestures Monotone Affective Openly reveal emotions Expressive Animated expressions Touching, and broad gestures admired Expression and emotion