Culture according to the CIPD is ‘a set of beliefs and values shared by members of the same organisation that influences their behaviour.’ Or put more simply, in plain English, it’s the collective view of ‘how we do things around here’.
Authority: Turkey is hierarchical. The US is egalitarian.
Communication: Turkey is indirect. The US is direct.
Structure: Turkey wants rules. The US wants flexibility.
The biggest friction point is direction.
In Turkish culture, the manager often sets the path. In American culture, the manager invites dialogue.
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