International Dimensions of Organizational Behavior by Nancy J

Frank Tu Cheyenne Tulfo DIPL 3102 – Leadership II Professor Kamal SHU-L2-FT/CT-Chapter 4 Adler Presentation

International Dimensions of Organizational Behavior by Nancy J. Adler

Chapter 4 – Creating Cultural Synergy pp. 105 – 132

Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (“Unity Through Diversity”) – National Motto of Indonesia

Introduction

Cultural Invisibility

Cultural Blindness

Diversity Causes Problems

Diversity Makes Possible Potential Advantages

Recognizing and Benefiting from the Advantages from Diversity Strategies for Managing Cultural Diversity

What is Cultural Synergy? - Equifinality

3 Steps to Cultural Synergy (As a Problem Solving Device) 1. Describing the Situation 2. Interpreting Cultures 3. Increasing Cultural Creativity – Uruagay and Philippines Example

5 Approaches to Multicultural situations 1. Cultural Dominance 2. Cultural Accomodation 3. Cultural Compromise 4. Cultural Avoidance 5. Cultural Synergy Conclusion