Read the following article and answer the questions.
Gerhart, B. (2008) How Much Does National Culture Constrain
Organizational Culture? Management and
Organization Review, 5(2): 241-259.
1.
What questions does this article pose?
2.
How does the article conceptualise ‘national
cultural constraint’
3.
What factors are implicated in national cultural
constraint?
4.
What arguments are put forward for and against
national cultural constraint?
5.
How is the causal relationship between national
culture and organisational culture described as occurring?
6.
What does the article conclude?
7.
Which paradigm (etic or emic) is this article
rooted in and how useful is it for understanding and explaining cultural
difference and similarity?
Discuss
your answers in groups of four.
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This post offers a great foundation for understanding how national culture shapes organizational culture. The questions encourage critical thinking about cultural influence, which is so important in today’s globalized business world. I found the discussion about national cultural constraints particularly interesting — it reminds me how external environments can shape even small business practices. For instance, while working on a project about sustainable workplaces, I noticed how something as simple as adding indoor plants in Dubai offices can reflect both cultural values and organizational priorities toward wellbeing and nature. Really enjoyed reading this — it’s a great academic exercise with real-world relevance!
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