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Cross-cultural organizational behavior.

Michele J Gelfand1, Miriam Erez, Zeynep Aycan

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742, USA. mgelfand@psyc.umd.edu

Annual Review of Psychology
|October 19, 2006
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Cross-cultural organizational behavior (OB) research is maturing, examining motivation, individual-organization relationships, and interdependence across diverse workforces. Future studies should integrate context and diverse perspectives for deeper insights.

Area of Science:

  • Organizational Behavior
  • Cross-Cultural Psychology
  • International Business

Background:

  • Cross-cultural organizational behavior (OB) research has evolved significantly.
  • Understanding cultural influences on workplace dynamics is crucial for global organizations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical development and current state of cross-cultural OB research.
  • To identify key themes and future research directions in the field.
  • To synthesize findings on culture's impact on motivation, individual-organization relationships, and interdependence.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of cross-cultural OB research.
  • Thematic analysis of studies on work motivation, organizational commitment, psychological contracts, justice, citizenship behavior, person-environment fit, negotiation, teams, leadership, and expatriation.

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Main Results:

  • Cross-cultural OB research is increasingly sophisticated, covering a wide range of topics.
  • Significant research exists on how culture influences employee motivation and the individual-organization relationship.
  • Studies also explore cultural impacts on teamwork, leadership, and managing international assignments.

Conclusions:

  • Cross-cultural OB research is developing rapidly but faces challenges.
  • Future research needs to move beyond values, consider levels of analysis, incorporate context, embrace indigenous perspectives, and examine cross-cultural interfaces more deeply.