The methodology

- Organizational culture is the way…an organization's members think, act,…and understand the world around them.…Culture dictates our values, beliefs,…and what we consider normal.…And these things, so ingrained in our head…we don't even know they are there,…manifest themselves in our behavior.…For example, Asian cultures respect seniority,…hierarchy, and power.…This is a value, and it manifests itself in their behavior.…If you are visiting China, you might notice that when…you and your boss provide your business cards,…the boss' business card would be placed on top of yours.…

Hierarchy is valued, and this is one example…of how the value manifests in behavior.…Well, your organization's culture dictates…employees' values, beliefs, and norms, too.…And those things manifest themselves…in the behaviors of you and your peers.…Unfortunately, sometimes the culture manifests in bullying.…Researchers have found, for example,…that organizations where there are a lot of rules…have bullying, and so do those with many long-time…