How Culture Affects Managers

"You will have a risk then you will have a success"

How Culture Affects Managers

Establishes appropriate managerial behavior

Constrains decision making in all management functions

Planning - degree of risk that plans should contain

Organizing - degree of autonomy given to employees

Leading - degree of concern for job satisfaction

Controlling - reliance on external or internal controls

A system of shared meaning and beliefs held by organizational members that determines, in large degree, how they act

Composite picture of organizational culture may be derived from seven dimensions

Organization's personality often shaped by one of these dimensions

The selection process may vary by district and country, but most students apply to a Rotary Club in their hometown or a nearby town as the first step. The student will likely be interviewed by this Rotary Club and if this club agrees to sponsor the student, the student's application will be extensive, according to most students. It consists of 12-20 pages, and 4 exact copies which must each be signed in blue ink. The application asks for basic general information, medical history, dental history, principal or guidance counselor review, grades from the past 2 years, teacher recommendation, and personal questions answered by the student.

The student will likely go through another round of interviews at the district level before a final decision is reached. In some districts, there is a lot of competition for just a few spots. In other districts, there are more openings than applicants and in this case the district will likely accept all of those they feel are qualified and prepared.

The program is ideal for students who are intent on becoming fluent in another language, learning a new culture on an intimate basis with 3-4 different families (the number is dependent on the country: many Rotary Clubs in South America will provide only a single host family, while in other countries such as Japan it is possible to have six or even more families) and being an ambassador for their country. This program is for students who are self motivated, outgoing, and smart. Students live with a number of families but they are not guests - they are expected to fit into the family's normal daily routine. This includes doing the chores requested by the family, participating in all the family's events, and generally becoming the closest representation of a biological child as is possible.

If the student is accepted into the program, the youth exchange committee will