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Culture defines reality: what is, what
should be, what can be. It provides focus and meaning. It selects out of
the myriad of events and interactions in the world those we pay attention
to. Culture tells us what is important. . . .Culture gives us values and
standards of value. . . . |
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Fosters certain types of growth |
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Provides fertile ground for certain types of
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Weeds out other types of behavior |
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Focus: select a few of the innumerable ideas and
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Coordination: an efficient way
to synchronize employees’ work |
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Motivation: there are limits
on a manager’s power |
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Influences analysis and solution
of problems |
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Has an impact on quantity and quality
of innovations |
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Influences response to change |
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Has an impact on employee motivation |
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