BBA102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Assertiveness, Organizational Culture, Egalitarianism

• School: Macquarie University
• Department: Business Administration
• Course: BBA102
• Professor: Dr Alison Barnes

Document Summary

A shared set of beliefs, values, knowledge and patterns of behaviour common to a group of people. Shared meanings are primarily derived from written and spoken words. People rely heavily on situational cues for meaning when communicating with others. The globe project"s nine cultural dimensions: power distance, uncertainty avoidance, institutional collectivism, in-group collectivism, gender egalitarianism, assertiveness, future orientation, performance orientation, humane orientation. Other cultural variations: language, interpersonal space, communication, time orientation, monochronic, polychronic, religion. A system of shared beliefs and values that develops within an organisation and guides the behaviour of its members. Physical manifestations such as manner of dress, awards, myths and stories about the manager. Explicitly stated values and norms preferred by an organisation. Represent the values and norms actually exhibited in the organisation. Represent the core values of the organisation"s culture. Those taken for granted and highly resistant to change. An object, act, quality or event that conveys meaning to others.