Culture as Organizational Communication

The video explores three cultural perspectives: traditionalism, interpretivism, and critical interpretivism. Traditionalism views culture as shared stories and symbols. Interpretivism sees culture as subjective meanings shared by individuals. Critical interpretivism adds the dimension of power dynamics and interrelationships in cultural interpretation.

Which cultural perspective focuses on shared stories and rituals within a group?

• Traditionalism

• Modernism

• Critical Interpretivism

• Interpretivism

What does the interpretivism perspective emphasize about culture?

• Objective analysis of data

• Technological influence

• Collective subjective interpretation

• Power dynamics

How does interpretivism view the commonality in understanding information?

• As irrelevant to culture

• As the genesis of culture

• As a barrier to communication

• As a source of conflict

What additional aspect does critical interpretivism consider beyond subjective interpretation?

• Interpersonal relationships and power struggles

• Economic factors

• Technological advancements

• Environmental influences

In critical interpretivism, what is a key factor in how individuals interact within an organization?

• Historical context

• Jockeying for position

• Technological tools

• Geographical location