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What is the primary advantage of a diverse organizational climate for new employees?
What is the primary advantage of a diverse organizational climate for new employees?
- It stabilizes employee turnover rates.
- It promotes faster decision-making.
- It allows for easier employee monitoring.
- It encourages collaboration regardless of demographic backgrounds. (correct)
How does a safety climate impact workplace behavior?
How does a safety climate impact workplace behavior?
- It decreases adherence to safety procedures.
- It increases compliance with safety protocols. (correct)
- It causes employees to become overly cautious.
- It encourages employees to engage in risky behavior.
In individualistic cultures, what is a key value appreciated by the group?
In individualistic cultures, what is a key value appreciated by the group?
- Emotional closeness and bonding.
- Self-sufficiency and self-confidence. (correct)
- Interdependence among members.
- Collective decision-making.
What determines a person's identity in collectivist cultures?
What determines a person's identity in collectivist cultures?
What cultural problem category does self: individualism versus collectivism fall under?
What cultural problem category does self: individualism versus collectivism fall under?
What effect does a strong safety climate have on documented injuries in the workplace?
What effect does a strong safety climate have on documented injuries in the workplace?
Which of the following best describes the behavior of individuals in individualistic cultures?
Which of the following best describes the behavior of individuals in individualistic cultures?
What is a common belief in collectivist cultures regarding the welfare of group members?
What is a common belief in collectivist cultures regarding the welfare of group members?
What are the key characteristics associated with short-term orientation in cultural values?
What are the key characteristics associated with short-term orientation in cultural values?
Which of the following dimensions significantly influence organizations' management styles?
Which of the following dimensions significantly influence organizations' management styles?
What fundamental questions do power distance and aversion to uncertainty help to answer?
What fundamental questions do power distance and aversion to uncertainty help to answer?
Which statement best describes the cultural dimensions identified by Hofstede?
Which statement best describes the cultural dimensions identified by Hofstede?
What does the perspective of cultural complexity suggest about organizational culture?
What does the perspective of cultural complexity suggest about organizational culture?
Which of the following identities can simultaneously influence the cultural context of an organization?
Which of the following identities can simultaneously influence the cultural context of an organization?
How is diversity viewed in the context of environmental changes affecting industries?
How is diversity viewed in the context of environmental changes affecting industries?
What do traditional ways of thinking imply about organizational survival in modern contexts?
What do traditional ways of thinking imply about organizational survival in modern contexts?
Which of the following traits is characteristic of monochronic people?
Which of the following traits is characteristic of monochronic people?
What aspect do polychronic people value more than calendars?
What aspect do polychronic people value more than calendars?
Which culture is more likely to have a monochronic concept of time?
Which culture is more likely to have a monochronic concept of time?
What is a common trait of polychronic individuals regarding time commitments?
What is a common trait of polychronic individuals regarding time commitments?
How do monochronic people typically manage their interactions?
How do monochronic people typically manage their interactions?
Which of the following describes a tendency of polychronic people?
Which of the following describes a tendency of polychronic people?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of monochronic cultures?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of monochronic cultures?
What is a common misconception about polychronic people?
What is a common misconception about polychronic people?
How do activist cultures perceive control over external forces?
How do activist cultures perceive control over external forces?
What is the primary belief in a fatalist culture regarding individual control?
What is the primary belief in a fatalist culture regarding individual control?
Which dimension of culture refers to the acceptance of unequal power distribution?
Which dimension of culture refers to the acceptance of unequal power distribution?
In individualistic cultures, how are bonds between people characterized?
In individualistic cultures, how are bonds between people characterized?
What effect do cultural dimensions have on organizational behavior?
What effect do cultural dimensions have on organizational behavior?
According to Hofstede, where are the five cultural dimensions primarily learned?
According to Hofstede, where are the five cultural dimensions primarily learned?
What is a characteristic of cultures that lean toward collectivism?
What is a characteristic of cultures that lean toward collectivism?
In the context of cultural perception, what does fatalism advocate regarding change?
In the context of cultural perception, what does fatalism advocate regarding change?
What does culture primarily encompass within an organization?
What does culture primarily encompass within an organization?
Which statement best describes the concept of organizational culture?
Which statement best describes the concept of organizational culture?
What denotes a strong organizational culture?
What denotes a strong organizational culture?
How are subcultures within an organization usually formed?
How are subcultures within an organization usually formed?
What primarily shapes organizational behavior in a culture?
What primarily shapes organizational behavior in a culture?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of strong organizational culture?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of strong organizational culture?
What role does trust play in organizational culture?
What role does trust play in organizational culture?
In which organization does customer care and dedication outweigh speed and efficiency?
In which organization does customer care and dedication outweigh speed and efficiency?
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Study Notes
Defining Culture
- Culture encompasses beliefs, social forms, material traits of a group
- Culture is also shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices of an organization
- Organizational culture provides standards for employee behavior
- Cultural dimensions influence perceptions of time, space, and relationships
- Organizations have dominant and subcultures
Service Culture
- Strong culture has consistent employee opinions on mission and values
- Weak culture has varying employee opinions on mission and values
- Organizational climate influences employee habits and interactions
Cultural Categories and Dimensions
- Trompenaars identified cultural problems: relationships, time, and environment
- Individualism vs. Collectivism:
- Individualistic culture prioritizes individual needs over group
- Collectivist culture prioritizes group needs over individual needs
- Monchronic vs. Polychronic:
- Monochronic cultures treat time as tangible
- Polychronic cultures treat time as fluid
- Activist vs. Fatalist:
- Activist cultures believe in individual control over environment
- Fatalist cultures believe in predetermined aspects of life
Five Dimensions of Culture
- Hofstede identified five cultural dimensions:
- Power Distance: Acceptance and expectation of unequal power distribution
- Individualism vs. Collectivism: Individual vs. group bond strength
- Masculinity vs. Femininity: Focus on achievement vs. nurturing values
- Uncertainty Avoidance: Comfort and tolerance for ambiguity
- Long-Term vs. Short-Term Orientation: Focus on future vs. present
- Power distance and uncertainty avoidance: influence management styles and decision-making
- Cultural dimensions impact workplace behavior and dynamics
Cultural Complexity in Organizations
- Modern organizations are culturally diverse and complex
- Multiple cultural identities influence organizational context
- Diversity provides adaptability and evolution for organizations
- Stereotypes are not accurate representations of individuals or cultures
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