Navigating Institutionalized Systems: A Guide to Success in Today's Culture

Feb 28, 2025

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Explore how individuals maneuver complex systems - from government institutions to big business - to achieve professional and personal success. Learn the strategies to overcome hurdles like credit rejections, mortgages, and traffic tickets in a rush-hour denizen life.

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Navigating Institutionalized Systems: A Guide to Success in Today's Culture

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CULTUREDRAMA
Institutionalized

Systems controllers
Individualism referees Representative govt Job > family Big business
Rush hour denizen Trying to graduate Turned down for credit card Traffic ticket Mortgage Taking out a loan
Success = using institutions & social/eco systems for professional & personal gain

C U L T U R E D R A M A

C U L T U R E D R A M A. Polychronic. Responsibilities to others > self Quality of life > quantity Emotionally expressive Extended family social structure. Polychronic life. Why did Huck Finn (Mark Twain) dislike about monochronic cul ?

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C U L T U R E D R A M A

C U L T U R E D R A M A. Adaptation culture. History of colonization Non-representative govt. External locus of control Quality of life > quantity of life Cultures focused more on the status quo than on change Poorly served by capitalism. Living off & around the land

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C U L T U R E D R A M A

C U L T U R E D R A M A. Western culture is either/ or ; Asian cultures are both/and. EITHER/OR Religious or secular Republican or Democrat Dallas Cowboys or Washington Redskins Pro abortion or right to life Rock & roll or classical music. Western culture is either/or because:

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C U L T U R E D R A M A

C U L T U R E D R A M A. Existentialism & post-modernism . Since there is no agreed-upon absolute truth, ife has no meaning, so you better figure out a meaning of your own = your identity & mission Political correctness. Foreign missionaries vs. atheists Feminists vs. pro-lifers

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3 r d G r a d e C u r r i c u l u m !

3 r d G r a d e C u r r i c u l u m !. Miss Keenan 2011-2012. H a n d w r i t i n g. Students start the year reviewing manuscript writing Move to cursive when ready! May have occasional handwriting homework. M a t h. Pre-test, quizzes, and final test

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C U L T U R E D R A M A

C U L T U R E D R A M A. El Jefe. “Father” in the workplace: treat each employee uniquely Buena gente (“nice person ,” worthy of loyalty ) The Mexican worker does as he is told No delegation, no initiative, no personal responsibility.

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C U L T U R E D R A M A

C U L T U R E D R A M A. Greeting etiquette . WWWWWH ?. Eagles with eagles; sparrows with sparrows? Women included? Ok for them to proact ? 100% choreographed? Photo opt? Translators?. Greet entire entourage? Who are the “seeing-eye” dogs? For show or for real?

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C U L T U R E D R A M A

C U L T U R E D R A M A. Disunited States. Individualism Social Darwinism (competitive self-sufficiency) Ethnocentrism Permanent indebtedness as a lifestyle Cultural isolationism. Ideological & political paralysis Declining standard of living Skewed income distribution

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C U L T U R E D R A M A

C U L T U R E D R A M A. KOREAN WORKPLACE PSYCHOLOGY. Positive frame of mind. (eye measure). Joia sei (lying low). Ilch egam sense of oneness. songsil Total commitment. Head & foot space. Jwa chon Chon choan A change to the left.

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C U L T U R E D R A M A

C U L T U R E D R A M A. Change the eyes that see reality. Community-building business Compromise in negotiating Plans, deadlines, & debt financing Impersonal boss First name basis?. Prayer clocks in Middle Eastern global companies Three-hour lunches in Latin America

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C U L T U R E D R A M A

C U L T U R E D R A M A. International Negotiating. Japanese. Latin America. Personalizing a professional relationship Non-legal approach Flexible, evolving implementation (“flex friendship”). Don’t push for compromise Long meals Flexible, evolving implementation Simpatico. Russians.

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C U L T U R E D R A M A

C U L T U R E D R A M A. PERFORMance cul. The Performance Mindset: You’re either a winner or a loser. Pragmatism: cutting corners to succeed is OK. Just do it!. Individualist Competitive, Social Darwinist Impersonal & institutional Secular/materialistic Capitalist. Mexican illegals

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C U L T U R E D R A M A

C U L T U R E D R A M A. TAO: Ying/yang, Qi S ha -qi , Feng Shui. Tao = complementary opposites create harmonious synergy that build community. Acupuncture & deep tissue massage Feng sui Herbal medicines Martial arts.

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C U L T U R E D R A M A

C U L T U R E D R A M A. H armony . Triangle of harmony: inner, outer, mental. Harmony Comes From: Us (community) > me Using etiquette to show respect for others Interdependent (mutual need) relationships Focus on ideals (non-materialism) . IDEALS CREATE HARMONY:

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C U L T U R E D R A M A

C U L T U R E D R A M A. Equal results (egalitarianism) . Equal opportunity doesn’t exist. People aren’t equally intelligent & skilled. Highly imperfect & rigged economic systems don’t give everyone a fair opportunity to provide for their needs.

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C U L T U R E D R A M A

C U L T U R E D R A M A. Western materialism & pragmatism Ignore what you can’t empirically measure. What ever you need to do to succeed is A-OK. Just do it!. Western scientific empiricism & materialism “ Tabla rasa” hard drive model of the brain Theological “spirituality” . IDEAL-ism.

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C U L T U R E D R A M A

C U L T U R E D R A M A. BRIBING ETIQUETTE Bribery or facilitating business ? Institutionalized (legal) bribery). It’s mostly legal; u se “consultants” when it’s not. Sometimes in the job description Govts do most of it. Natural part of paternalistic culs

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C U L T U R E D R A M A

C U L T U R E D R A M A. Community culture. Focus on your interdependency relationships. Show respect to those you need most. Follow harmony etiquette to keep community healthy ( T ao-presence). Greet the oldest first Don’t seat yourself 3 levels of bowing

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C U L T U R E D R A M A

C U L T U R E D R A M A. The Italian family business. Why the family firm? Modest start-up capital Work with your family instead of MBAs Be your own boss Creative professionalism Building for the next generation. Opening & closing the business when we like Ignoring strangers

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C U L T U R E D R A M A

C U L T U R E D R A M A. Non-institutionalized. Agriculture Extended family Adaptation Colonial authoritarian legacy N urturing role of women. Born into your permanent societal role External locus of control Village market shopping Bartering Physical Darwinism Niche responsibilities.

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C U L T U R E D R A M A

C U L T U R E D R A M A. RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING ETIQUETTE. Culture bridge-building. Bilingual interpreter Company “point person” Event host Behind-the-scenes coordinator Local company rep. Social & adaptable Type B personality Accessible & not schedule-driven People> goals Adventurous .

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C U L T U R E D R A M A

C U L T U R E D R A M A. Monochronic. Time control & scheduling Deadlines & prioritized time Productivity rewards & micromanaging Workaholism. Agenda meetings Technical analysts Overtime work to meet deadlines Rules, regulations, policies. Closed office doors Job descriptions

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