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Culture as a basis for determining management practice in Eastern and…
Culture as a basis for determining management practice in Eastern and Western Management
Agree = Differences (Managerial Functions)
Organising and Leading the decision making authority interior/ exterior to organisations
Hierarchy within organisation
EASTERN
Centralised/ steep hierarchy
Input towards decision making is not encouraged from lower ranks in the organisation hierarchy
WESTERN
Decentralised/ limited hierarchy
Input is encouraged from all ranks within the hierarchy, team input is supported, however, final decision is made by the manager
Planning and Strategy
Strategy towards making objectives/ goals
EASTERN
Long-terminism and risk minimisation through diversification
WESTERN
Short-terminism
handling conflict and problems/ issues arising in organisation
EASTERN
aims to avoid conflict by enhancing relationships, rather the creating short term solution to problems when they occur, focuses on avoiding problems entirely before they happen
WESTERN
doesn't dispute conflict immediately, encouraging the conflict to create an agreement between two parties. defines problem, creates a short term quick solutions to solve problem and then moves on to achieve organisational goals
Importance of money in signifying success in controlling processes
Money
EASTERN
Confucianism looks down upon money and profit being the indicator of success
WESTERN
A small profit is made for organisational , desire to do more and increase that profit next year.
Disagree = Similarities
Agree = Differences (Morals/ beliefs and the relationships of employees/ managers and the organisation
Job security
EASTERN
have a job for life, increase in ranks due to belonging in one organisation since graduating with degrees. the longer the employment the higher in ranks where management is seniority based
WESTERN
employees will have many jobs and many careers, with an everchaning economic situation. where seniority within the organisation is based on hard work and opportunity
Work/ Home balance
EASTERN
unhealthy level of work over home balance
Eastern countries have higher working hours and less generous parental leave.
WESTERN
Positive level of work/ home life balance
western countries have fewer working hours and more generous parental leave
Impact of confucianism
WESTERN
While Western culture also places importance on filial relationships, confucianism stresses the duty of the child to repay the parents
EASTERN
High morals, ethical conduct, and loyalty
to others are stressed
importance of "Guanxi" = relationships = exchanging favours = loyalty = respect
Priorities of Managers (people versus organisational alliances)
EASTERN
focuses on networking and relationships of people
WESTERN
focuses on creating relationships/ networking between organisations creating alliances