culture and biz

ethnography

the systematic description of a particular culture based on firsthand observation typically done by an anthropologist

Holism

taking into account all peoples perspectives and experiences

emic approach

view from within the culture

comparative perspective

rejecting a euro-centric mindset and avoiding making cultural assumptions

ethnocentrism

belief that the way of life of ones own culture is the only proper way of life

cultural relativism

taking. different approach that one must suspend judgement of other peoples practice in order to understand them in their own cultural terms

multicultural communication

cultivates an understanding of multicultural perspectives, respect diversity, use cross-cultural perspectives

globalization

worldwide interconnectedness, evidenced in global movements of natural resources, human labor, finance capital, information, and trade goods

globalization factors:

technological innovations, lower transportation and communication costs, faster knowledge transfers, and increased trade and financial integration amount countries

four forms of globalization by steger Manfred:

people, ideas, things, organization

culture concept

totality of learned, socially transmitted ideas, values, knowledge, material objects, and behavior

culture group

segment of society that shares a distinctive pattern of values, materials and behavior that differ from the pattern of the larger society

characteristics of culture

culture is learned, culture influences biological processes, cultural universals do exist, culture is dynamic, culture is integrated

values

are the behaviors and things that people feel are good, worth striving for, and worth upholding

symbols in corporations

ex: logos

legends in corporations

ex: stories about past successes and failure

heroes in corporations

ex: influential managers from the past

communication patterns in corporations

ex: language and nonverbal cues

shared values in corporations

ex: what the organization stands for and believes in

patterns of social interaction in corporations

ex: status and roles