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What are some examples of values in a society?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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?
Why is it difficult for many MNCs to conduct business overseas in the same way they do business domestically?
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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.
