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Differences in the Responses of Managers to 360- degree Feedback in Low, Medium, and High Power-Distance Cultures

by Kevin Nash, Ph.d., President, Aspen Organization Development Consulting

Management, as the word is presently used, is an American invention. In other parts of the world, not only the practices, but the entire concept of management may differ. The theories needed to understand the practice of management in diverse cultures may deviate considerably from what is considered normal and desirable in the United States (Hofstede, 1993). more

Personal Values Systems and Organizational Culture: The Importance of Alignment for Hiring and Team Development

by Kevin Nash, Ph.d. and Magda du Preez, M.A.

Assessing job candidates is a growth industry as organizations look for ways to reduce the risks of making poor hiring decisions. The risks can be considerable. Some estimates have put the cost of a bad hire as one-and-a-half to three times their annual salary. Assessments of job competencies, leadership abilities, and personality are routinely used to determine person/job/organization fit. Increasingly personal values systems assessments are also being used as of ensuring alignment between the candidate's values and the organization's culture. This paper explores why the alignment of employee’s personal values systems and the organization’s culture may be important. A case study will be provided showing how one organization uses values systems assessment to predict organizational fit with job candidates, and a tool to assess personal values systems will be described. more