US Style of Management.pptx

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Introduction

US has led the way in banking and finance, high-

tech, computing and pharmaceuticals.

US business methodologies have led growth and

innovation.

More than any other industrialized country, the

United States has adopted what could be labeled

a 'scientific' approach to business. Every aspect of commercial life is studied and

analyzed and this scientific approach is both

respected and acted upon.


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American Business

Structures

The company is an entity in its own right and exists

independently from its employees. Members come

and go, perform necessary tasks at particular points in

the life cycle of the company and then leave when nolonger required for the wellbeing of the organization.

The relationship between employer and employee is a

transactional one where relationship and sentimentare a luxury which cannot be justified.

In a country where job-mobility and virtual working are

increasing, transferable skills become the key to future

success.


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FEATURES OF US

MANAGEMENT STYLE

Master of Destiny viewpoint.

Independent enterprise. Personnel selection and reward on merit.

Decision based on objective analysis.

Wide sharing in decision making.

Never-ending quest for improvement.

Competition yielding efficiency.

Individualistic approach.


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OFFICE ENVIROMENT

Professional as well as casual.

No apparent hierarchy between

managers and subordinates.

Facilities of water, aerated drinks,

tea, coffee and vending machine are available.


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WORKING HOURS

Flexible working hours.

8hrs a day or 40 hrs a week

is must.

Result matters more than

anything.

Telecommunication is

allowed. Particular about time

management.


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AMERICAN MEETINGS

Confrontational approach.

Formal presentation by

one or two persons.

Important way to demonstrate

professional competence.

Opportunity to impress.


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TEAMWORK

Well collaborated groups.

Selected for group on the

basis of tangible skill. Everyone is expected to

be fully dedicated to common

goal.

At the end team is dissipated.

Less traumatic effect.


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COMMUNICATION STYLE

Coded speech and

verbosity is waste of time.

Direct and robust debate.

Informal, cordial and straight-forward approach.

Strong pitch may sound boastful.

Overt friendliness is protocol of language .


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APPROACH TO TIME

AND PRIORITIES

Controlled time culture.

Adherence of schedule is

important.

Missing deadlines is a

sign of poor management.

Success depends upon ability

to meet deadlines.


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DECISION MAKING

Managers are facilitators.

They are one who do their

best work. Empower employees and

expect them to take

responsibility.

Employees freely cross management levels.

Encouraged to participate openly.


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LEADERSHIP

Individualistic and directive leadership.

Organization run by professionals.

Top executives are more likely to make decision

Tells what to do.


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BEING A MANAGER IN

USA

Straight talking and getting to the point.

Respect is earned through conspicuous

achievements.

Self depreciation is a sign of weakness.

Humor is a frequently used.

Time is money.

Short term-ism is endemic.

Compromise is often sought at brink.


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REFERENCES

www.worldbusinessculture.com

www.allbusiness.com

www.docstoc.com
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