Understanding the Concept of Culture
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What is the sociological or anthropological definition of culture?

  • The sum total of ways of living built up by a group of human beings transmitted across generations (correct)
  • The way a group of people have learned to solve problems and resolve dilemmas
  • The collection of diverse sub-cultures within a larger culture
  • The shared system of beliefs, values, and rules of conduct of an individual

    • How is culture described as an abstract concept?

  • A fixed set of rules and practices
  • Dynamic and constantly changing (correct)
  • Consistent across all groups of people
  • Rigid and unchangeable

    • According to Geert Hofstede, what distinguishes the members of one category of people from another?

  • Personality type
  • Collective programming of the mind (correct)
  • Ideological framework
  • Cultural upbringing

    • What does diversity management entail?

    <p>Incorporating recognition of differences into all core business functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key question for understanding cultures?

    <p>'Why?'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what levels does culture operate according to the text?

    <p>National, regional, occupational, organizational, team, and personal levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of managing diversity in the workplace?

    <p>To encourage inclusion and participation of all staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cultural competence refer to?

    <p>The awareness, knowledge, skills, practices and processes needed to function effectively in culturally diverse situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of race according to the text?

    <p>A group of people with common ancestry and distinguishing physical traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of ethnicity according to the text?

    <p>A sense of belonging to and sharing the characteristics of a population, including similarities of territory, language, religion, and customs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of prejudice according to the text?

    <p>An unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought or reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of stereotyping given in the text?

    <p>Filipinos are always late</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Culture

    • Culture is the sum total of ways of living built up by a group of human beings, transmitted from one generation to the next.
    • It is a groups shared system of beliefs, values, and rules of conduct.
    • Culture is an abstract concept that is constantly changing and includes diverse sub-cultures.
    • It is the way a group of people have learned to solve problems and resolve dilemmas, or "the way we do things around here".
    • Key question for understanding cultures is "Why?"

    Levels of Culture

    • Operates at several levels:
      • National Cultures
      • Regional Cultures
      • Occupational Cultures
      • Organizational Cultures
      • Team and Group Cultures
    • Also operates at several personal levels:
      • Cultural upbringing
      • Personality type
      • Ideological framework

    Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity means all significant differences between people that need to be considered in particular situations and circumstances.
    • Diversity Management is an ongoing process of incorporating recognition of workforce and customer differences into all core business management functions.
    • Managing Diversity in the Workplace encourages inclusion, participation, and the full contribution of all staff to the goals of the enterprise.

    Cultural Competence

    • Is the awareness, knowledge, skills, practices, and processes needed to function effectively and appropriately in culturally diverse situations.

    Culture Shock

    • Psychological disorientation people experience when they have extended contact with a different culture to their own.

    Race and Ethnicity

    • Race: a group of people of common ancestry with distinguishing physical features, such as skin colour or build.
    • Ethnicity: a sense of belonging to and sharing the characteristics of a population, including similarities of territory, place of origin, language, dialect, physical characteristics, religion, and customs.

    Prejudice and Stereotyping

    • Prejudice: an unfavourable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.
    • Stereotyping: a set form; convention; a standardised idea or concept, e.g. Filipinos are always late.

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    Explore the various definitions of culture, ranging from biological to artistic, and delve into the sociological and anthropological perspectives. Learn about culture as a dynamic concept that encompasses shared beliefs, values, and behaviors across different groups.

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