Our Culture and Values (2024)

FAQs

What are the culture and values? ›

Cultural values are the core principles and ideals upon which an entire community exists. This is made up of several parts: customs, which are traditions and rituals; values, which are beliefs; and culture, which is all of a group's guiding values.

Cultural value was assessed by disaggregating it into five components: aesthetic, social, symbolic, spiritual and educational value.

This system of values consists of three pairs of benefits—individual freedom, equality of opportunity, and material wealth (or the American Dream)—and the price people paid to have these benefits—self-reliance, competition, and hard work: Individual freedom and self-reliance. Equality of opportunity and competition.

Affectionately termed "the Big Nine," the cultural values include: collaboration, integrity, agility, diversity, customer orientation, execution, innovation, performance and respect.

We present more than 400 real life examples of cultures around the world in 14 categories: Archaeology; Architectural Styles; Cultural Heritage; Dance; Festivals; Folk Art; Food; Gardens & Landscapes; Language & Legends; Maritime; Music; Spirituality; Textiles; and Visual Arts.

Promotion of Diversity and Inclusivity: Pop culture often celebrates diversity, breaking down stereotypes and promoting inclusivity. Through various forms of media, it showcases characters and stories from different backgrounds, encouraging tolerance and understanding among different groups.

The common pop-culture categories are entertainment (such as film, music, television, literature and video games), sports, news (as in people/places in the news), politics, fashion, technology, and slang.

Your values are the things that you believe are important in the way you live and work. They (should) determine your priorities, and, deep down, they're probably the measures you use to tell if your life is turning out the way you want it to.

Why are the 12 core values important? ›

They are the guiding principles that help define what the company stands for and how it operates. Having strong core values is essential for a company's growth as they provide a roadmap for employees to follow, ensuring everyone in the organization is aligned with the same goals and vision.

Cultural values include respect for authority, emphasis on collectivism or individualism, importance of time, views on gender roles and equality, respect for hierarchy, attitudes towards uncertainty, and perceptions of work ethics and success.

Individuality is highly valued in American culture. Americans often identify themselves as separate individuals before identifying with their family, a group, or the nation. American children are often taught that understanding and relying on oneself is crucial to success in adult life.

Example: A pilot at Southwest went against policy and held a flight so that a passenger could reach the hospital in time to say goodbye to his dying grandson. While other airlines might have disciplined the pilot for his actions, the CEO of Southwest called the pilot to thank him for living the company's values.

You can consider culture as an embodiment of your company's core values. If values represent the tree's roots, the culture is its trunk, branches, leaves, and fruit. A positive company culture means a conducive environment that makes your staff feel comfortable and promotes your business's vision.

Cultural norms and values are society's expectations that are reflected in the attitudes and behaviors in a group of people. A norm refers to the attitudes and behaviors that are considered typical or average for a social group while beliefs are often referred to as values.

The best example of a cultural value from the given options is Equality for all people. This is as cultural values are guiding principles within a society, and in many societies, equality for all is a key principle.