MGMT WK1 Reframing the influence

WK1

National Culture

The shared values, beliefs, and behaviors that characterize a group of people in a nation.

Dynamic Complexity

The intricate interactions among various factors that affect thought and behavior in individuals and groups.

Multi-Resolution Simulation Models

Advanced modeling techniques that allow analysis of complex systems by integrating multiple approaches, offering both high and low-resolution insights.

Bipolar Value Scales

Simplistic frameworks used to categorize cultures, often dichotomizing attributes such as individualism and collectivism.

Simplistic Conceptualizations

Vague and overly simplified views of complex concepts, particularly in the representation of national cultures.

Causation in Behavior

The relationship between causes (such as cultural influences) and the resulting behaviors of individuals or groups.

Cross-Cultural Psychology

The study of how cultural factors influence human behavior and mental processes.

Agent-Based Models

A bottom-up simulation modeling approach that focuses on the interactions of individual agents and their environment.

Resource-Based Theory

A theory that posits that the resources a firm possesses are the primary source of competitive advantage.

Behavioral Contagion

The phenomenon where behaviors and emotions spread through groups or networks, often driven by interpersonal relationships.

Contextual Factors

The specific circumstances or conditions that influence behaviors, decisions, or situations within a given environment.

Cultural Psychology

The study of how cultural contexts shape psychological processes and individual behaviors.

Bepartmentalization Fallacy

The mistaken assumption that characteristics of a collective group apply uniformly to every individual within it.

Just Culture

An organizational culture where accountability is encouraged, and individuals can report mistakes without fear of punishment.