AMERICAN WORK CULTURE

Presented by:
Garre Vammshi
Culture
 Derived from Latin word “Cultura” meaning “To
Cultivate”

 An integrated pattern of human knowledge, belief, and

behavior that depends upon the capacity for symbolic
thought and social learning

 The set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices

that characterizes an institution, organization or group
Organisational Culture
Work Culture
 “Work Culture” of an organization is a product of
its history, traditions, values and vision.”

 A pattern of basic group assumptions that has

worked well enough to be considered valid, and,
therefore, is taught to new members as the correct
way to perceive, think and feel.
Typical American Worker
 Goal and achievement oriented

 Highly organized

 Freedom-loving and self-sufficient

 Work oriented and efficient

 Friendly and informal

American Work Culture
 Informal  Guiding
 Meetings  Collaborating/Coaching
 Active  Team Activities
 Work hours  Diversity
 Communications  Flexibility
 Amenities  Openness
 Dress codes  Sharing
 Corporate social life  Involvement of others
Etiquette for Business Lunches, Dinners – Place
Setting
America v/s India
Work Culture America v/s India
 Spoken versus written language
 Service versus empowerment
 Fantasy versus emotional marketing
 Time management
 Communication
 Dressing
 What really matters?