Cultural Constraints in the Workplace: An Experiential Exercise Utilizing Hofstede's Dimensions

Autor/inn/en	Blanton, Karen Kniep; Barbuto, John E., Jr.
Titel	Cultural Constraints in the Workplace: An Experiential Exercise Utilizing Hofstede's Dimensions
Quelle	In: Journal of Management Education, 29 (2005) 4, S.654-666 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1052-5629
DOI	10.1177/1052562905276276
Schlagwörter	Leitfaden; Unterricht; Lehrer; Student Attitudes; Subcultures; Intercultural Communication; Organizational Culture; Organizational Theories; Experiential Learning; Merchandising; Salesmanship; Cultural Influences; Simulation; Pretests Posttests; Instructional Design; Instructional Effectiveness; Industrial Psychology + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Lesson concept; Instruction; Unterrichtsentwurf; Unterrichtsprozess; Teacher; Teachers; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Schülerverhalten; Subculture; Subkultur; Interkulturelle Kommunikation; Unternehmenskultur; Organisationstheorie; Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; Direktvermarktung; Cultural influence; Kultureinfluss; Simulation program; Simulationsprogramm; Lessonplan; Unterrichtserfolg; Betriebspsychologie; Industriepsychologie
Abstract	This article describes an original exercise developed to apply Hofstede's cultural dimensions. The exercise creates simulated subcultures within a multinational organization. Managers are required to function in various subcultures as they work to develop an incentive plan with salespeople. Hofstede's dimensions are reviewed, followed by the exercise. We provide purpose, preparation requirements, instructions for facilitating and processing the exercise, student reactions, and strategies for understanding and applying the concepts. The authors also assessed content retention derived from participating in the exercise. In preliminary tests, three independent studies demonstrate significant improvements in content knowledge. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10