B. Zolfaghari
How do we adopt multiple cultural identities? A multidimensional operationalization of the sources of culture
Zolfaghari, B.; Möllering, G.; Clark, T.; Dietz, G.
Authors
G. Möllering
T. Clark
G. Dietz
Contributors
D Greatbatch dbr0dg@durham.ac.uk
Other
Abstract
Given the shortcomings of unidimensional accounts of culture that are based on nationality, this paper builds on and steps beyond current multidimensional conceptualizations of culture in order to provide first empirical evidence for a multidimensional operationalization of culture. It shows the multiple and simultaneous sources of cultural values (i.e., Family, Nationality, Urban/Rural Background, etc.) that individuals draw from in order to behave in accordance with their social setting. This contributes to our understanding of how and when individuals adopt multiple cultural identities. As the first attempt to operationalize the ‘mosaic’ framework of culture proposed by Chao and Moon (2005), this paper presents rich and detailed accounts from participants operating in various multinational organizations located in Munich, Germany and Cape Town/Johannesburg, South Africa. Findings reveal that the operationalization that was used in this study can determine which cultural facets are more influential than others in different settings. It further shows how some individuals willingly adopt distinct cultural identities in different social settings (i.e., home culture versus organizational culture), while others acquire permeable identities, bringing their home culture to work. Thus, we provide a multifaceted view of what constitutes culturally derived behaviour and how individuals' multiple cultural identities can be managed in the workplace.
Citation
Zolfaghari, B., Möllering, G., Clark, T., & Dietz, G. (2016). How do we adopt multiple cultural identities? A multidimensional operationalization of the sources of culture. European Management Journal, 34(2), 102-113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emj.2016.01.003
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Jan 15, 2016 |
Online Publication Date | Feb 6, 2016 |
Publication Date | Apr 1, 2016 |
Deposit Date | Jan 19, 2016 |
Publicly Available Date | Feb 6, 2018 |
Journal | European Management Journal |
Print ISSN | 0263-2373 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 34 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 102-113 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emj.2016.01.003 |
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