Abstract
The research question in this paper involves comparing the differences between the actual regional societal culture (cultural practices) and the desired regional societal culture (cultural values) in Estonia with cultural practices in neighbouring countries Russia and Finland. Practices at the organization level are compared with practices and values at the societal level in Estonia. An analysis of results from the GLOBE research project have indicated that Russia and Finland have both had an impact on Estonian culture and practices. Similarities with Finland stem from the shared genetic background and appear in Estonian values. The Soviet heritage can be seen in Estonian societal and organizational practices, which are closer to Russian than Finnish indicators. Change in practices takes time and starts from within and among organizations, but over time this may also spread to the society.
Highlights
Cultures across the world are becoming more and more interconnected and the business world is becoming increasingly global
An analysis of results from the GLOBE research project have indicated that Russia and Finland have both had an impact on Estonian culture and practices
The analysis of results from the GLOBE research project indicated that Russia and Finland have both had an impact on Estonian culture and practices
Summary
Cultures across the world are becoming more and more interconnected and the business world is becoming increasingly global. Culture and the social world influence the values held by individuals. These values, in turn, affect attitudes and behaviour (Bowditch and Buono, 2001). The research question in this paper involves comparing the differences between the actual regional societal culture (cultural practices) and the desired regional societal culture (cultural values) in Estonia with cultural practices in neighbouring countries. It will commence with a description of the GLOBE Research project, followed by an analysis of results from the GLOBE study about Estonia, Russia and Finland
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