Using a cultural values framework to examine Nordic and Anglo-Saxon traits of organising

Abstract

This paper will use a cultural values approach, institutional theories and empirical research to compare Nordic and Anglo-Saxon cultural clusters and its implications for organisations. The GLOBE cultural values framework, describes the Nordic cultural clusters as being high in societal collectivism (collective rewards and actions accepted), gender egalitarianism and uncertainty avoidance, while being low in assertiveness, power distance and in-group collectivism (cohesiveness and pride in organisation/family). Anglo-Saxon cultures tend to be high on performance orientation (individual rewards for performance), and have mid-level scores for all other cultural values expect for in-group collectivism which is also low. A research proposal using a mixed methods design, based on a cultural values approach and institutional theory, will be developed, to examine the way two subsidiaries of the same MNC and industry in a Nordic (home) and Anglo Saxon (host) country respectively, implements actions against climate change. This comparative study will focus on manager’s perceptions, level of employee involvement in decision-making and how they are implemented