COMMERCE 1BA3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Small Power, Collectivism, Femininity
13 Apr 2018
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A broad tendency to prefer certain states of affairs over others. Motivational, signal the attractive aspects of our environment that we seek. Does(cid:374)"t p(cid:396)edi(cid:272)t (cid:271)ehaviou(cid:396: generational differences in values. Different ages growing up with different experiences. Underlie the different workplace assets and preferences for leadership styles. All work generations have the same values but expresses them differently: cultural differences in values. Lack of appreciation of basic differences in work-related values across cultures leads to many failed business negotiations. Work centrality: work itself is valued differently across cultures. People with more central interest in work are more likely to report that they would continue working despite external factors. Hofstedes"s cultural (cid:448)alue frame(cid:449)ork (cid:1005)96(cid:1004)"s 5 dimensions of work-related values across cultures: power distance. Unequal distribution of power is accepted by society members. Small power: inequality is minimized, superiors are accessible and power are downplayed (denmark, singapore, new zealand)
