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Self-interest is the norm |
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Strong loyalty and allegiance |
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Downplays history and tradition |
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Concerned about preserving traditions |
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Non-supportive of employees |
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Not involved in community |
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Just get it done environment |
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Committed to product/service excellence |
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Indifferent to employee needs |
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Employee needs and feelings valued |
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Lacks confidence, insecure |
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Confident, feels superior and invulnerable |
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Encourages cooperation and teamwork |
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Not focused on ethics and values |
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Emphasis placed on ethics and values |
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Age and seniority are unimportant |
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Respect for age and seniority |
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Informal, few rules, procedures |
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Many rules, policies, procedures |
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Values and promotes diversity |
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Hard work, long hours are the norm |
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Tight controls of employees |
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Provides high level of independence |
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Focused on task and results |
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Continuous learning and improvement |
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Openly shares information |
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Unilateral decision making |
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Participative, consensus oriented |
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Goals and objects are clearly stated |
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Doesn't value creativity and innovation |
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Values creativity and innovation |
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Values intellectual achievement |
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Continuously changing the organization |
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Feelings and emotions controlled |
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Feelings and emotions openly expressed |
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Concerned about short-term finances |
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Nonconformists are tolerated |
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Strong pressure to conform |
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Power struggles, manipulation common |
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Not friendly, little socializing |
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Sociable, friendly atmosphere |
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Hierarchical, clear level differentiation |
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Indifferent to customer needs |
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Focused on customer needs and service |
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Confronts disagreement and conflict |
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Concerned about image of success |
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Relishes and promotes competition |
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Focuses on long-term planning |
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Reactive, focuses on short-term results |
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Conservative, plays-it-safe |
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Encourages risk taking, new ventures |
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Unconcerned about trade secrets |
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Protective of technology, ideas, plans |
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Insular, provincial, inwardly focused |
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In tune with industry and market |
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High level of job security |
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Leader's notoriety unimportant |
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Dominated by presence of leader |
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Values the right credentials and degrees |
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Easy-going, relaxed environment |
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Stressful, high pressure environment |
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Aggressive, seizes opportunities |
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