CHAPTER III

Understanding the Culture - Camille

Regional Culture- Jelyn
Culture of various socio-economic groups - MJ
Culture of various age groups - Mazylene

After the completion of the chapter, students will be able to:

Differentiate and describe the type culture

CULTURE
Culture is the way of thinking, the ways of acting ,and the material objects that together forms a
people’s way of life.
HOW TO RECOGNISE A CULTURE?
• In order to recognize a culture, we first must inspect the elements of culture.
• Elements of culture
1. Social organization
2. Customs and traditions
3. Language
4. Religion
5. Art and literature
6. Forms of government
7. Economic systems
HOW TO RECOGNISE A CULTURE?
• In order to recognize a culture, we first must inspect the elements of culture.
• Elements of culture
1. Social organization
2. Customs and traditions
3. Language
4. Religion
5. Art and literature
6. Forms of government
7. Economic systems
HOW TO RECOGNISE A CULTURE?
• Social organization – the family patterns and social classes of a culture.
• Customs and traditions – way people act, wear, what they eat, and their laws.
• Language – communication by word of mouth.
CHARECTERISTICS
• Every culture have its own identity
• Culture defines the internal environment
• It differentiates one co from another
• Culture is relatively stable
• It is perceived by members
• It controls attitude, behavior & performance of the employee.
PERSPECTIVE
• Culture creates the boundary beyond which no employees are permitted to go.
• Social recognition of the culture makes the co to grow & develop.
• Acts as motivator that guides employees.
• Culture provides stability.
• It gives rise to positive attitude & behavior.
• It make people development oriented
ELEMENTS
• Individual autonomy: The degree of responsibility, freedom that individuals have in the
organization.
• Structure: The degree to which organization creates clear objectives, performance
expectations & authority relationship.
• Management support: The degree that employees are provided support and assistance.
• Identity:Members identify themselves as a part of the organization.
ELEMENTS
• Reward system: Reward system is based on performance rather than seniority
• Risk tolerance: Employees are encouraged to be innovative, aggressive & risk taking.
• Conflict tolerance: The degree to which employees are encouraged to share conflict &
criticisms only.
• Communication: Employees are restricted to formal hierarchy or authority.
• Outcome orientation: Management focuses on results rather than the techniques.
• People orientation : Management tend to focus on employee needs & demands.

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