Organizational Culture

Questions to consider -
Why does the text suggest that organizations with strong cultures may have a harder time entering foreign markets? What examples does the text provide? Can you think of others? Maybe some from cases in other classes.

Prepare 3 points for discussion on the BMW's Dream Factory Case that introduces the chapter.
BMW

Brief Integrative case 2. Write up answers to case questions to turn in.


Organizational Culture (Luthans & Doh)
Behavioral regularities
Norms
Dominant shared values
Philosophy of customer and employee value
Rules for employee behavior
Organizational climate

Describe the interaction between organizational and national culture.

Dimensions of Corporate Culture
Motivation - Activities/Outputs
Relationship - Job/Person
Identity - Corporate/Professional
Communication - Open/Closed
Control - Tight/Loose
Conduct - Conventional/Pragmatic


Organizational Culture types - Trompenaars
Equity/Hierarchy
Person/Task emphasis

4 types