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

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.

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

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

• Parochial

• Employee-oriented

• Job-oriented

• Professional

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

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

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

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

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

• Formal policies and procedures

• Leadership styles

• Shared assumptions

• Employee satisfaction