Impact of Cultural Orthodoxy over Management Practices

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my dissertation supervisor who has always shown confidence in me. He has offered his patience, remarks, propositions and understanding. Here I would also like to mention my parents who have always believed in me for all my hard work. My family, including my parents, brother and sister has endlessly supported me during my life and academics. This has helped me in making positive decisions for my life. I would also mention my peers and co-workers and appreciate their collaboration and expert advice on every circumstance. I am also grateful towards my University and my Department, the administrators, faculty members and fellow students for their support throughout this study.



DECLARATION

I declare that the material stated in this dissertation/thesis is original and does not present work of any other scholar or research study conducted in the past. Material in this study is not partially or completely published elsewhere and collected only for the purpose of this study. I also acknowledge that I have complete understanding of the requirements, guidelines, regulations and procedures of the University with respect to the endowment of higher education degree and my research work. Here, I would also like to take the opportunity to declare that I have almost exclusively followed the requirements, guidelines, regulations and procedures of the University regarding this research study.

ABSTRACT

In the present era of globalisation, multi-nationalisation and internationalisation, culture and management practices play a dominant role in the management practices of businesses. Cultural orthodoxy leaves an impact on the organisational practices carried out by the people at the workplace, which may lead to the occurrence of cultural differences that require being addressed through various management practices. Cultural orthodoxy has a strong relationship with the cultural practices followed by different organisations. This is with specific reference to employment related practices in different countries, especially UK and Chinese business organisations. This study aims to identify the impact on cultural orthodoxy over management practices undertaken by UK and Chinese business organisations.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the Study1

Research Question3

Research Aims and Objectives3

Organisation of the Chapters4

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW6

Culture7

Business Culture9

Difference between Organisational Culture and National Culture10

Management Practices11

British Management Practices13

Chinese Management Practices15

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY18

Research Question18

Research Aims and Objectives19

Research Design19

Quantitative Research Method20

Sampling21

Data Collection22

Instrumentation22

Informed Consent23

TimeLine23

Ethical Consideration23

CHAPTER 4: FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS25

Questionnaire Analysis25

British Culture and Management Practices25

Chinese Culture and Management Practices32

Discussion39

Comparison of Culture in China and UK39

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION44

Conclusion44

Research Limitations48

REFERENCES49

APPENDICES53

Appendix A: Participant Consent form53

Appendix B: Questionnaire Survey54

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

This chapter provides the reader a brief overview about the research topic and provides the main purpose and aim behind this research study. It comprises of the background of the problem, which provides a brief overview of the topic of the research and the problem. This chapter gives a background to the problem and explains why it is of research interest. Finally, a brief paragraph about the significance of the research topic area is also provided.

Background of the Study

Culture consists of patterns, explicit and implicit of, and for behaviour acquired and transmitted by ...