MGHB02H3 Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Notes
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Chapter 4 values, attitudes, and work behaviour notes. N many contemporary organizations are attempting to understand the implications of having 4 rather distinctive generations in the workplace at one time who are often required to work with one another. Independent, adaptable, creative, techno-literature, willing to challenge the status quo. Optimistic, multitask, firm, driven to learn and grow, technologically savvy, team-oriented, socially responsible. Treat as equals, warm and caring, mission-defined, democratic approach. Direct, competent, genuine, informal, flexible, results-oriented, supportive of learning opportunities. N there are 5 basic dimensions along which work-related values differed across cultures: power distance, uncertainty avoidance, masculinity/femininity, individualism/collectivism, and the long-term/short-term orientation: power distance. Power distant refers to the extent to which society members accept an unequal distribution of power, including those who hold more power and those who hold less. In small power distance cultures, inequality is minimized, superiors are accessible, and power differences are downplayed.