How we Work: Geert Hofstede's 6 Cross-Organization Cultural Dimensions

How we Work: Geert Hofstede's 6 Cross-Organization Cultural Dimensions

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The video explores Giet Hofstede's six dimensions of organizational culture, including process vs. results orientation, job vs. employee orientation, professional vs. parochial, open vs. closed systems, tightly vs. loosely controlled, and normative vs. pragmatic cultures. It discusses how these dimensions are influenced by organizational type and national culture. The video also highlights additional cultural dimensions introduced by other academics, emphasizing the complexity of organizational culture.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which dimension of organizational culture focuses on the balance between efficiency and adaptability?

Process vs. Results-oriented

Open vs. Closed Systems

Job vs. Employee-oriented

Professional vs. Parochial

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which type of culture do employees feel that the organization values them as a resource?

Parochial

Employee-oriented

Job-oriented

Professional

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What characterizes a parochial culture in an organization?

Strict adherence to rules and procedures

Focus on efficiency and predictability

Employees behave the same at work as in other contexts

High degree of formality

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a tightly controlled culture differ from a loosely controlled one?

It offers more flexibility in dress code and timekeeping

It has more rules and expectations for behavior

It is more welcoming to new members

It focuses on long-term relationships with customers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main factors that influence an organization's orientation on Hofstede's dimensions?

Leadership style and organizational size

Industry type and national culture

National culture and leadership style

Industry type and organizational size

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which additional dimension focuses on whether the organization prioritizes internal processes or external relationships?

External vs. Internal orientation

Means vs. Goal-oriented

Innovation vs. Stability

Local vs. Professional focus

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Edgar Shine suggest is at the core of organizational culture?

Formal policies and procedures

Leadership styles

Shared assumptions

Employee satisfaction