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What are some examples of values in a society?

Honesty, respect, responsibility, teamwork, innovation, equality.

What is the shared way people in a company think and act called?

Organizational culture

What is the practice of understanding and respecting cultural differences in an organization or in the context of international business called?

Cultural management

What are some examples of norms in a social interaction?

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What are the four steps in the integration of organizational cultures in international expansions that result from mergers or acquisition?

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What are some of the cultural dimensions identified by Hofstede?

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It is unrealistic for many multinational corporations (MNCs) to conduct business overseas in the same way they do business domestically.

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Why is it difficult for many MNCs to conduct business overseas in the same way they do business domestically?

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Values

People's beliefs about what is important, influencing their actions and societal values.

Honesty

Honesty refers to being truthful and sincere in communication and actions.

Respect

Respect means treating others with consideration and acknowledging their worth.

Responsibility

Responsibility involves taking ownership of one's actions and obligations.

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Teamwork

Teamwork emphasizes collaboration and the collective effort of a group.

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Innovation

Innovation encourages creativity and the pursuit of new ideas and solutions.

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Equality

Equality promotes fairness and equal opportunities for all, regardless of background.

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Cultural Management

Cultural management involves understanding, respecting, and navigating cultural differences effectively in organizations and international business.

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Norms

Norms are unwritten rules in a group or community, guiding behavior and expectations.

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Organizational Culture

Organizational culture is the shared beliefs, values, and ways of working within a company.

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Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions

Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions analyze how societies approach authority, uncertainty, group dynamics, and values.

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Power Distance

Power distance refers to the level of acceptance of unequal power distribution in a society.

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Uncertainty Avoidance

Uncertainty avoidance reflects a society's tolerance for ambiguity and risk.

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Individualism

Individualism emphasizes personal goals and achievements over group harmony.

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Collectivism

Collectivism values group loyalty, harmony, and shared objectives over individual goals.

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Masculinity

Masculinity emphasizes ambition, achievement, and competition.

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Femininity

Femininity emphasizes cooperation, quality of life, and relationships over competition.

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Trompenaars' Cultural Dimensions

Trompenaars' Cultural Dimensions provide insights into how different cultures approach various aspects of life.

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Universalism

Universalism applies rules and principles equally to everyone.

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Particularism

Particularism prioritizes relationships and allows exceptions to rules based on context.

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Individualism (Trompenaars)

Individualism focuses on personal goals and achievements, prioritizing individual effort.

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Communitarianism

Communitarianism emphasizes group cohesion and shared objectives, prioritizing collective effort.

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Neutral Culture

Neutral cultures restrain emotions, maintaining distance and professionalism.

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Emotional Culture

Emotional cultures express feelings openly and readily share emotions.

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Specific Culture

Specific cultures clearly separate work and personal life.

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Diffuse Culture

Diffuse cultures integrate work and personal life, allowing both to influence each other.

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Achievement Culture

Achievement cultures value personal accomplishments and merit, regardless of background.

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Ascription Culture

Ascription cultures emphasize status, age, and social position in determining value.

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Sequential Culture

Sequential cultures prefer completing tasks in a linear, step-by-step manner.

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Synchronic Culture

Synchronic cultures handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritising flexibility and adaptability.

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Internal Direction

Internal direction relies on personal beliefs and values to guide decisions.

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Outer Direction

Outer direction seeks external guidance and conforms to societal expectations.

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Study Notes

Values

  • Values are ideas about what's important, and they can change over time, sometimes linked to religion.
  • Some societies prioritize efficiency and productivity, while others put more emphasis on relationships and well-being.

Examples of Values

  • Honesty: Truthfulness and sincerity in communication.
  • Respect: Treating others with consideration.
  • Responsibility: Taking ownership of actions and obligations.
  • Teamwork: Valuing collaboration and collective effort.
  • Innovation: Encouraging creativity and new ideas.
  • Equality: Promoting fairness and equal opportunity.

Cultural Management

  • Cultural management is understanding, respecting, and effectively navigating cultural differences in organizational contexts.
  • It's vital for success in international business.
  • This involves strategies to cultivate cultural awareness, promote inclusivity, and encourage effective cross-cultural communication and collaboration.

Norms

  • Norms are unwritten rules in a group or community, guiding expected behavior.
  • Norms help specify appropriate conduct in various social interactions.
  • These rules encompass greetings, communication styles, and workplace etiquette.

Organizational Culture

  • Organizational culture is the shared way of thinking and acting within a company.
  • It includes values, beliefs, language, terms, and rituals.
  • Company policies and procedures, philosophy, and how interactions occur contribute to the culture.

Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions

  • These dimensions help understand cultural differences regarding authority, uncertainty, group dynamics, and individual values.
  • Cultural dimensions are power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism-collectivism, and masculinity-femininity.
  • High power-distance cultures accept unequal power distribution.
  • High uncertainty avoidance cultures prefer structure and rules.
  • Individualistic cultures value personal goals, while collectivist cultures value group harmony.

Integrating Organizational Cultures Internationally

  • Combining organisational cultures from different companies involves several steps:
  • Define the purpose and focus of the merger.
  • Identify key organisational structures and roles.
  • Determine who is in charge of resources.
  • Facilitate communication between all involved parties.

MNC Organizational Culture

  • MNC organizational culture is a matter of employee and company relationship, hierarchical structures, and shared company goals.
  • MNCs may face challenges when trying to standardize their business across various cultural contexts.
  • Successful MNCs adapt to various cultural contexts to be successful.

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Test your knowledge on the importance of values and cultural management within organizations. This quiz covers key concepts such as honesty, respect, and teamwork, and highlights how these values impact cross-cultural communication and collaboration. Understand the role of values in shaping organizational culture and business practices globally.

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