MGT262H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Job Satisfaction, Discrepancy Theory, Organizational Commitment
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Chapter #4 values, attitudes and work behaviour. Values broad tendency to prefer certain states of affairs over others. People tend to hold values around structured around: A huge issue is generational differences in work values. Having a good fit between values and organization leads to positive work. Many businesses negotiations fail because of cross-cultural differences due to. Cross culture differences should be appreciated and valued and developed attitude and behaviour work-related values within an organization. Dutch scientist discovered basic dimensions which work- related values differ across cultures. Power distance the extent to which an unequal distribution of power is accepted by society members. Uncertainty avoidance extent to which people are uncomfortable with uncertain and ambiguous situations. Individualism/collectivism individualistic societies stress independence, individual initiative and privacy. Collective cultures favour interdependence and loyalty to family or clan. Ob theories may not cross cultures well. Other countries leadership styles (i. e. japanese) are successful at home but.
