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Cultural differences impact the perception of authority in organizations from "summary" of The Culture Map (INTL ED) by Erin Meyer
Different cultures have varying perspectives on authority within organizations. In some cultures, such as those in East Asia and the Middle East, authority tends to be hierarchical and centralized. This means that decisions are made at the top, and subordinates are expected to follow instructions without question. In contrast, in cultures like the United States and Northern Europe, authority is more decentralized and participatory. Here, decision-making is often done collaboratively, with input from multiple levels of the organization. These cultural differences can greatly impact how individuals perceive authority figures within organizations. For example, someone from a hierarchical culture may view a manager as someone who has all the answers and should be obeyed without question. On the other hand, someone from a more egalitarian culture may see a manager as a facilitator of discussion and collaboration, rat...
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