Do Now Write 10 “ I am” statements to describe yourself. 1. I am….. 2. I am….. 3. I am….. 4. I am….. 5. I am….. 6. I am….. 7. I am….. 8. I am….. 9. I am… I am…..
Do Now… Part 2! Make a list of 5 goals that you have for yourself. Everyone’s can be different, any goals that you have
What is culture? Matsumoto’s definition: A dynamic system of rules established by groups in order to ensure their survival involving: Attitudes Values Beliefs Norms Behaviors Dynamic: always changing Systematic: entire system of rules for how things are done Groups: across individuals within groups AND across groups Ensuring survival: peaceful co-existence, social order & balance b/w individual and group needs
Emic v. Etic Etic: universal truths - consistent across cultures Emic: culturally specific truths or principles
Cultural norms: behavior patterns that are typical of specific groups Observational learning from gatekeepers in our culture…passed down from generation to generation. Cultural dimensions: perspectives of a culture based on values and cultural norms Continuum/spectrum Hoefstede (1973) & (1984) Trends among surveys distributed to IBM employees from 40 countries around the world
Cultural Dimensions Individualism v. Collectivism Degree to which a culture encourages/fosters the needs, wishes, desires & values of an individual over those of a group. View of self = separate and autonomous OR fundamentally connected
Cultural Dimensions Power Distance Degree of inequality in power between a less powerful individual and a more powerful one. Status differentiation Masculinity Degree to which a society reinforces traditional masculine roles of achievement, control and power.
Cultural Dimensions Uncertainty Avoidance Level of tolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity Level of comfort with unstructured situations Long term orientation v. short term orientation Value placed on persistence, loyalty, & trustworthiness. Relationships based on status and respect for tradition OR value placed on innovation and future development.