Organisational Culture Models

A model emphasizing the core aspects of organisational culture: symbols, values, and assumptions.

A framework to visualize culture, with layers representing symbols, heroes, rituals, and values. The core values remain constant even when the outer layers change.

This refers to the individual's self-motivation and confidence in adapting to diverse cultural environments.

This encompasses an individual's knowledge of cultural similarities and differences.

This involves being aware of and planning for interactions in multicultural contexts.

This signifies an individual's adaptability when interacting and collaborating in a multicultural setting.

A framework used to set clear and achievable goals by ensuring they are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

A goal setting framework used to define specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals. This helps ensure goals are clear and achievable.

Cultures that emphasize communication and information being explicit and clear. Large amounts of information are explicitly shared in communication.

Cultures that rely heavily on nonverbal cues for conveying meaning. Context and shared understanding are crucial to communication.

A culture that focuses on completing one task at a time, valuing schedules, punctuality, and individual privacy. Time is seen as a linear resource.

A culture that embraces multitasking and flexible scheduling. Relationships and social harmony are prioritized over rigid timelines.

The perceived personal space required by individuals in different cultures. Reflects the cultural norms regarding proximity and personal boundaries.

This model describes 6 key dimensions of cultural values that influence societal development. These dimensions help understand how cultures differ and interact.

Cultures that emphasize group harmony and communal goals over individual needs. Collectivism values interdependence and shared responsibility.

Cultures that emphasize individual autonomy, personal achievement, and self-reliance. Individualism values independence and personal goals.

In this cultural dimension, the rules are considered universal and apply to everyone, regardless of the situation. Contracts and agreements are valued and should be adhered to strictly.

In this cultural dimension, the rules are flexible and can be adapted based on individual circumstances or relationships. Personal connections and trust are crucial in reaching agreements.

This dimension emphasizes individual achievement and success based on personal qualities, skills, and effort.

In this cultural dimension, status and social position are often inherited or based on factors like family background, social connections, or age.

In this cultural dimension, people value compartmentalizing work and personal life. Relationships are often task-oriented and may not extend beyond a specific role.

The degree to which a society accepts and expects unequal power distribution.

The tolerance for ambiguity and unpredictable situations.

The balance between individual needs and group needs within a society.

A cultural dimension that reflects the values society places on achievement, heroism, assertiveness, and competition.

How a society balances its focus on the past, present, and future.

The extent to which people indulge and enjoy life, or restrain their desires and impulses.

A cultural framework that helps understand how different societies think and behave differently.

The concept that the values of a society are constantly evolving and changing.

A research method that imposes pre-defined categories and interpretations on a culture from an outsider's perspective.

A significant limitation of quantitative research, where the researcher's assumptions and framework might not accurately represent the lived experiences of the studied culture.

A cultural dimension that describes how comfortable a society is with unequal power distributions.

Cultures with high power distance accept and even expect hierarchical structures and authority figures.

Cultures with low power distance value equality and more democratic decision-making processes.

A framework that categorizes and describes cultural differences across nine dimensions, including communication, evaluation, persuasion, leading, and decision-making.