Organizational Behavior
Israel vs. the United States
U.S.
Israel
Presented By: Blen Ketema, Sahara Liang, Keira Shear, and Ross Kramer-Skillern
Background — Israel
Work-life Balance
1.
They like to have a nice work-life balance, but they tend to overwork
themselves
Behavior
2.
They tend to be more direct and assertive
Hierarchy
3.
There isn’t a strict hierarchy, it’s more flat so it’s a lot easier to talk to
your colleagues and bosses
ROSS
Fresh out of college, excited to put into work all that he has learned but nervous about stepping into the Business world
THE NEW HIRE
Entering the Oice
What Did Ross Do Wrong?
Shy and Reserved
A.
Ross is too reserved so they’re staring at him
He didn’t do anything wrong, but he’s the new hire so everyone is staring at him
New to the Company
B.
C.
His Outfit is too Formal
Ross’ outfit is too formal for the workplace
nce Room
Confere
What should Ross do?
Only listen- Ross doesn’t have enough experience to contribute to this conversation
Agree with what others are saying-
Bluntly state his opinion without beating around the
group cohesiveness is important!
bush
What Should Ross Do?
A.
Work independently without talking to his team members
B.
C.
Nothing- wait for someone to assign him a
task
Work and collaborate with his teammates
C. Directness
What seems to be the norm in this environment?
A direct aitude is more normal and it’s preferred over beating around the
bush
A. There is Less of a Hierarchy
D. All of the Above
B. Collaboration is Key
The hierarchy isn’t as formal compared to the U.S.
All three is important to the work culture
Collaborating is very important
in Israel
B.
A.
As Ross receives his message, he should…
or the next s o the clock!
Respond when he can, it could be important!
Leave it fday, he’
work
C.
Text back saying he’ll get to it later
THANK YOU!
ANY QUESTIONS?
Israel vs. the United States
Blen Ketema
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Transcript
Organizational Behavior
Israel vs. the United States
U.S.
Israel
Presented By: Blen Ketema, Sahara Liang, Keira Shear, and Ross Kramer-Skillern
Background — Israel
Work-life Balance
1.
They like to have a nice work-life balance, but they tend to overwork
themselves
Behavior
2.
They tend to be more direct and assertive
Hierarchy
3.
There isn’t a strict hierarchy, it’s more flat so it’s a lot easier to talk to
your colleagues and bosses
ROSS
Fresh out of college, excited to put into work all that he has learned but nervous about stepping into the Business world
THE NEW HIRE
Entering the Oice
What Did Ross Do Wrong?
Shy and Reserved
A.
Ross is too reserved so they’re staring at him
He didn’t do anything wrong, but he’s the new hire so everyone is staring at him
New to the Company
B.
C.
His Outfit is too Formal
Ross’ outfit is too formal for the workplace
nce Room
Confere
What should Ross do?
Only listen- Ross doesn’t have enough experience to contribute to this conversation
Agree with what others are saying-
Bluntly state his opinion without beating around the
group cohesiveness is important!
bush
What Should Ross Do?
A.
Work independently without talking to his team members
B.
C.
Nothing- wait for someone to assign him a
task
Work and collaborate with his teammates
C. Directness
What seems to be the norm in this environment?
A direct aitude is more normal and it’s preferred over beating around the
bush
A. There is Less of a Hierarchy
D. All of the Above
B. Collaboration is Key
The hierarchy isn’t as formal compared to the U.S.
All three is important to the work culture
Collaborating is very important
in Israel
B.
A.
As Ross receives his message, he should…
or the next s o the clock!
Respond when he can, it could be important!
Leave it fday, he’
work
C.
Text back saying he’ll get to it later
THANK YOU!
ANY QUESTIONS?