Chapter 3 Values and Attitudes in the workplace Flashcards
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what are values?
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Values represent basic convictions that aspecific mode of conduct or end state of existence is personally or socially prefereable to an opposite mode of conduct or endstate of existence
2
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what is power distance?
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extent to which society members accept an unequal distribution of power
3
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what is uncertainty Avoidance?
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- extent to which people are uncomfortable with uncertain and ambiguous situations
- strong uncertainty avoidance cultures stress rules and regulations, conformity, and security
4
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What is individualism/collectivism?
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independence and individual iniative vs interdependence
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masculinity vs FEmininity
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- extent to which the culture favours traditional masculine roles versus viewing men and women as equals
- high masculinity rating means the culture has separate roles for men and women
- high femininity rating means little differentiation between male and female roles
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Long term vs short term orientation
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- extent to which a culture values thrist, persistence, and tradition versus the here and now
- long term orientation - less acceptance of change
7
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what are attitudes?
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attitudes are evaluative statements about objects people or events
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