Learning Log: Reflections
Culture
Culture can refer to many different aspects of human life that affect personal and professional relationships. We usually think of culture in terms of nationality: the Japanese culture, for example, is said to emphasize personal relationships and interconnectedness more than individualistic American culture. Cultures are often classified as more 'high context' or more 'low context' in orientation. In 'high context' cultures, inside knowledge, the relative position of someone on a leadership hierarchy and an awareness of the 'double meaning' of certain gestures is more important, than in a low context culture in which 'what you say is what you mean,' such as in the U.S.
Learning about different cultural perspectives and worldviews has made me more mindful about contextualizing my own. I have also noticed that even within nations, culture may vary -- a company located in an urban environment, versus one located in a rural area, may have a different approach to business because of the pace of life, background of employees, and assumptions of how it is acceptable for employees interact with one another.
Triggers for change
Change can be stimulated within organizations for a variety of reasons, but one of the most common recent motivators of widespread organizational change is changes in technology. The modern global marketplace and the 24/7 workday has been largely fueled by the development of electronic communication and ecommerce. Even small companies may have suppliers and customers from all over the world.
Changes in the macro economic environment can stimulate the need for change. During a recession, companies must often slash prices, and cut operating costs (including labor costs) to make a profit. New regulations can stimulate the need for change. The recent food safety bill and modifications of nutrition guidelines can necessitate radical overhauls for companies that manufacture certain products.
Changes can...
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