Discover how culture shapes our thinking and behavior!

Cultures and Organizations: Software for the Mind offers a unique perspective on how the environment in which we grow up shapes our opinions, emotions, and behavior. This book is an indispensable guide for anyone wanting to understand the diversity of cultural patterns and communicate more effectively in a global world.

What will you find in the book?

The book is based on extensive research conducted over more than forty years in over seventy countries.

The authors reveal the so-called “moral circles,” the basic rules by which national societies are formed and how these unconscious patterns influence our thinking and behavior. They present different types of national cultures and analyze differences in attitudes toward inequality, assertiveness, and tolerance for uncertainty.

They also demonstrate the differences between national and organizational culture and how organizations can be successfully managed with cultural differences in mind. The book includes analysis of language-based stereotypes and cultural roots of economic crises, with relevance to today’s world.

Why this book?

This updated and expanded edition includes new insights, including analysis of World Values Survey data and an evolutionary perspective on cultures. It is an ideal choice for managers, international professionals, sociology students, and anyone interested in a deeper understanding of intercultural communication.

Main strengths of the book:

• Deep and comprehensive research covering more than 70 countries and 40 years of data collection.
• An overview of key cultural dimensions that influence everyday communication and work.
• Practical advice for managing organizations with cultural differences in mind.
• Detailed analysis of cultural stereotypes and their impact on global relations.
• Up-to-date findings from the latest data and scientific studies.

What to expect from the book:

• Extensive insights into the influence of culture on thinking and behavior
• Understanding of the principles of national and organizational cultures
• Scientifically grounded information for better intercultural communication
• Inspiration for working in international teams
• High-quality content suitable for both academic and practical use