Saudi Arabias Experience with Organizational Culture

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TITLE : A Study on Saudis ' cultural Practices on Organizational Performance

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PROPOSED DISSERTATION TITLE : A Study on Saudis ' cultural Practices on Organizational Performance

Introduction

In spite of incredible riches coming from natural resources particularly oil , Saudi Arabia is still seen as a country not developed basing on its GDP . The Kingdom was admitted into World Trade Organization membership in 2005 , and

as a result the long time sheltered market is currently undergoing global competition from foreign companies . Cultural aspects as well as religious practices have resulted in the country depending on overseas workforce , particularly pertaining crucial , expert technological and specialized positions . Many Saudis desire to become managers , but a few want to be computer programmers to create programs or be learn other professional work . A survey done on organizational culture of some of companies in Saudi have indicated that , Saudis cultural practices have reduced performance and productivity of these companies . As Vecchio (2005 ) suggest , Organization culture has a direct impact towards the performance of the organization . Culture of the organization is related to the process of the organization , client outcomes , service quality and employee 's attitudes behaviors and perceptions

Literature review

There exist few studies about Saudi Arabia 's Experience with Organizational Culture . Management together with leadership is influenced mainly through family customs passed over during past years Few management books have just gotten attention of Saudi Arabia companies in the 90s . Nearly all Arabic management books and other works are founded on the exploits of past leaders respected by the Arab countries

Walker , et al (2003 ) observes that management practices found in Islamic countries is impacted by tribal customs whereby a manger is supposed to behave like a father figure . Yavas (1997 ) points out that in such a management style where by the manager is expected to make all decisions hampers the change process and performance of these organizations . At the same time according to studies done by Alanazi and Rodrigues (2003 ) they reveals that the Saudis like being directed and informed on what to do , more so , they prefer government involvement in the organization practices (Bhuian et al , 2001

Research question

The question designed for this research is

What are the Saudi Arabia 's employees Experience with Organizational Culture ? The question seeks to find out how Saudi 's culture affects employees ' performance

Aim

This research is aimed at finding out how Saudi Arabia culture affects the attitudes and behaviors of Saudi employees in their work performance . More so , how companies deal with these attitudes and what companies should know about the attitudes and behaviors and ought to do .To examine the impact of Saudis ' cultural practices on organizational performance of organizations operating in Saudi Arabia

To examine the attitudes of the Saudis employees pertaining employment pathways i .e . managerial and technical pathways

Research methodology

This research is a descriptive which entails carrying out interviews to give...