CCM 2L
12 flashcards · Other · by Daniel F.
Two epistemological perspectives of intercultural management research
Emic Approach Aims to explore the unique features of a specific culture Attempts to discover and describe the pattern of particular culture Etic Approach Aims to develop universal dimensions that allow for identification of similarities and differences between cultures with standardized methodologies Classifies systematically all comparable data Provides a set of criteria to classify Organizes the data into types of elements Identifies any new found data in reference to the system
Hall’s (1976, 1981) typology of high- and low-context cultures
Low-context cultures focus on what is said, everything is said explicitly majority of info is in included in the content of the message good communication is precise, simple, clear does not understand high-context scenarios agreements are written, final and binding High-context cultures Focus is on who says what, when, where, and how Information embedded in the relations between the participants (e.g., age, location, time) Good communication is nuanced, sophisticated, and layered. irritated of…
Hall’s (1976, 1981) typology of high- and low-context cultures
low context cultures surface level relationships Do not expect the receiver to infer the message high context cultures deeper, long lasting relationships receiver is expected to interpret the message requires extensive prior knowledge for efficiency
Culture in management
focus on specific aspects of cultures how it effects individual ppl
Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck’s (1961) Value Orientation
complex principles that are the results of interaction between three elements: cognitive, the affective, and the directive Primary source of reference for many researchers into culture and management Assumptions of value orientation there's a limited number of common human problems that need solving all the time there are a range of possible solutions all solutions all present at all times but different ones are preferred by different cultures Human problems Human nature orientation: What is th…
Trompenaars’s (1961) 7 Value Dimensions
Relation to other ppl universalism vs particularism absolute rules apply always circumstances and relationships are more important individualism vs collectivism personal welfare, goals and fulfilment are important social concern and altruism are important neutral vs affective relationships less emotional display more emotional display specific vs diffuse relationships clear distinction between work and home life line between pro and home life are blurred achievement vs ascription business ppl a…
Hofstede’s cultural dimensions
power distance - accepting/respecting of authority uncertainty avoidance - tolerance for uncertainty individual vs group orientation - loyality towards oneself vs group masc vs fem orientation - work goals vs personal goals short vs long-term orientation - virtues that realate to the past and present vs future indulgence vs restraint - enjoyment of life is important for happyness vs not
GLOBE cultural dimensions
Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness
Additional Dimensions from GLOBE 2020
General propensity to Trust The extent to which members of a society trust the other members in the society. Religiosity The extent to which members of a society have religious beliefs and practice religious rituals.
Schwartz Value Survey
Theory of basic human values universal aspects of individual value content and structure Cultural value orientations 3 universal human problems to solve to survive defining the boundaries between the person and the group and the optimal relations between them; ensuring coordination among people to produce goods/services in ways that preserve the social fabric regulating the utilization of human and natural resources
Inglehart’s (1997, 2004) World Values Survey
socio-cultural and political change
Gelfand et al. (2010) Cultural tightness vs. looseness
Tight: many strongly enforced rules and little tolerance for deviance Loose: few strongly enforced rules and greater tolerance for deviance