Social Organization
Organization theory provides an examination and understanding of social organizations as well as organizing and social processes (Hatch, 2018). Hofstede’s theory on cultural dimension provides a framework for cross-cultural communications. Some of the dimensions of culture, according to Hofstede’s theory, include power distance index, masculinity versus feminism, as well as indulgence versus restraint (Hatch, 2018).
From the case study of Disneyland as well as using Hofstede’s theory on cultural dimension, I choose Coca Cola Company which is a multinational corporation. The organizational culture of Coca-cola is based on the company’s mission of refreshing minds, inspiring, and creating optimism. The symbol of the company is its name that is a classic two-color design. The core values and artifacts of the company include leadership, integrity, passion, collaboration, quality, as well as diversity. Practices of the company include inclusive recruitment, corporate governance, as well as corporate responsibility practices. The organization implements Hofstede’s theory in various aspects, such as individualism versus collectivism, as well as masculinity versus feminism. The company embraces teamwork spirit as opposed to individualism and facilitates diversity by recruiting a workforce that is divergent in terms of gender, race, religious as well as cultural beliefs.
Coca-Cola Company is able to the cultural clash in other countries as well as within the organization between different subcultures and countercultures by embracing and respecting diversity. In addition, the company promotes the appreciation of cultural differences at the workplace, being more accepting, as well as respecting the uniqueness of everyone. By adopting the measures, the company is able to deal with diversity and cultural clash in the organization. Cognitive diversity, as well as social identity theories, explain how Coca Cola Company has dealt with cultural clash. For instance, the company applies the concept of social identity theory by embracing individual employee behaviors in order to enhance diversity in the organization.
Reference
Hatch, M. J. (2018). Organization theory: Modern, symbolic, and postmodern perspectives. Oxford university press.