Chapter 18 (Exam 3) Flashcards

1
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organization culture

A

individuals in an organization have a common perception and sharing core values.

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2
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What forces sustain a culture?

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top management, selection process, socialization.

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3
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subcultures

A

company cultures divided into smaller cultures

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4
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dominant culture.

A

overall culture of a company

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5
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What are the five cultural dimensions?

A

power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism verse collectivism, masculinity versus femininity, short-term vs long-term orientation.

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6
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Who researched the five cultural dimensions?

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Geert Hofstede.

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