IRE260H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Peer Pressure, Individualism, Masculinity
10 Oct 2018
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A way of life of a group of people. That complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by a member of society. Everything that people have, think, and do as members of society. Managers need to consider individual culture differences when they discipline employees. Ex: in japan, when japanese kids misbehave, the teacher gives other students the right to discipline their peers, so japanese employees are also disciplined by their peers. Peer pressure alone is an effective form of discipline. Culture shapes people"s behavior at the workplace (alder) Surface culture: above the surface, food, dress, music, visual arts, drama, crafts, etc. The kind of visual elements of culture that are easily identifiable, easily shared, and easily accessed. Deep culture: unspoken rules, just below the surface. Courtesy, contextual conversation patterns, concept of time, personal space, rules of conduct, facial expressions, touching, etc.
