Human Resource Management

The Role of Rewards in Managing Culture and

Change in Firms Operating Internationally

Introduction

Every firm 's success - whether domestic or international , starts and grows with people notwithstanding the nature of environment in which it conducts business . The foundation of any sound organization is based upon the performance , capacity and proficiency of its people . The culture upheld by the people in an organization determines how things are done , and consequently the results of the work done (Gebauer , 2010 An organizational culture is simply the `social glue ' that unites people in

an organization it carries the ethical standards , customs , beliefs values , morals , attitudes , assumptions , practices , activities ceremonies and stories shared by all the members in an organization These elements drive the organization and determine its success or failure (SMES , 2010 Gourlrey , 2002 . In many globally operating firms managers and directors confess that managing a culture change so as to drive business in the right direction is one of the most challenging tasks they usually have to undertake , given the diverse cultural backgrounds of their members . For many domestic firms , the use of rewards is one of the tools that assist in the implementation of culture change within organizations the question is does the same case apply to firms operating internationally , given the numerous cultural complexities of their people ? This paper will therefore evaluate the role (if any ) played by rewards in the management of cultural and change within organizations operating internationally

Organization culture and change within

Globally Operating Firms

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