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Organizational Behavior

Sohail Ur Rehman

Sheikh Kamran Abid


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Cultural Impact on Organizational Behavior


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1. INTRODUCTION

People from different countries as well as regions

inside them often do things in different ways. Oneway to explain variations in behavior is the idea of

culture.

We cannot use a single definition of culture because

the concept is complex.

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The field of study that examines how individuals and

groups behave and perform in organizations.

A study concerned with human behavior inorganizations; also called organizational psychology. It

covers topics such as Motivation, leadership,

organization structure, decision making, careers, conflict

resolution, and Organizational Development.

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Culture

Culture is a

word for people's 'way of life', meaning the way they do things. Different groups of

people may have different cultures. A culture is passed on to the next generation.

The way of

life of a people, including their

attitudes,

values, beliefs, arts, sciences, modes of

perception,

and habits of thought and activity. Cultural

features of

forms of life are learned but are often too

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Organizational Culture

Organizational Culture refers to the values, Belief

and custom of an organization. Whereas

Organizational Structures relatively easy to draw

and Describe, organizational culture is less

tangible.

Organizational culture refers to the general culture

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Nature of Culture

Strong vs. weak culture :

Strong or weak based on sharedness of the core values

Among organizational members and the degree of

commitment the members

Soft vs. hard culture :

Soft work culture can emerge in an organization where

The Organization pursues multiple and conflicting goals.

In a soft culture the Employees choose to pursue a few

objectives which serve personal or sectional interests. Formal vs. informal culture :

Roles, responsibilities, accountability, rules and

Regulations are components of formal culture.


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Different Cultures


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Classification Of Culture

According to Hofstede cultures can be compared and

classified on the basis of five different dimensions

that affect behavior, organization practices, and

social practices such as marriages, funerals, andreligious ceremonies:


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Individualism(cultures oriented toward individualism )

Power distance (differences in power and status )

Uncertainty avoidance (characteristic of the future)

Masculinity femininity stereotypes (aggressivenessand dominance )

Short term long term orientation. (Dimension

reflects a culture's view about the future )


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Halls cultural model

High-Context Low-Context

PakistanChinaEgyptIndiaFranceItalyJapanLebanonSaudi ArabiaSpainSyria

SwitzerlandAustraliaCanadaDenmarkEnglandFinlandGermanyNorwaySwitzerlandUnited StatesSweden


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Halls cultural model

In a high-context culture, it is characteristic thatmost of the information is either in the physical

context or internalized in the person.

In Pakistan, for example, family, friends, co-workers,

and clients have close personal relationships andlarge information networks.

In low-context cultures, the mass of the information

is vested in an explicit code. People in Switzerland,

for example, separate their lives into different aspectssuch as work and personal lives.

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THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CULTURE AND

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

As communication technologies advance and

countries become more closely linked through

trade, more information about other cultures

becomes available. Products are sold worldwide

and, in some cases, marketed in the same way

everywhere.

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Differences in cultures and motivation

The effect of culture on the communication

process The impact of culture on conflict resolution

National culture and organizational change


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Culture & Works

The work culture of an organization is a product of itshistory, traditions, values and vision.

Key values of Work Culture

Accountability ProfessionalismImprovement Quality

Commitment Risk Talking

Effective Communication Self Interest

Excellence Courtesy & Respect

Flexibility Innovation

Good Morale Trust


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Effects Of Organizational Culture

The effects of organizational culture are many

and varied Many workers are spending more and more time at work.

Depending on the job or company, many workers would put in50, 60, or even more hours a week.

Workers want to enjoy work. They want to be interested in

whatever's going on that day.

Strong organization will focus on the environment itcreates for its workers because that will help

encourage a more efficient and productive company.


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The 5F culture at Work

Fast:

Friendly:

Flexible:

Fun:

Focused:


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Measuring Organizational Culture

Quantitative Questionnaire & Survey

Qualitative

Depth Interview Clinical Intervention

Analyzing Visual Artifacts.

Analyzing stories, rituals and myths.

Participant Observation.

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