Critical review of models, containing cultural levels beyond the organizational one

TL;DR

This paper critically reviews models of cultural levels beyond organizations, analyzing international research and proposing a new model for exploring and teaching these cultural levels.

Contribution

It offers a comprehensive review of existing models and introduces a novel approach for understanding and teaching cultural levels beyond organizational boundaries.

Findings

Diverse international perspectives on cultural levels

A new model for exploring cultural levels beyond organizations

Critical insights into cultural economics and globalization

Abstract

The current article traces back the scientific interest to cultural levels across the organization at the University of National and World Economy, and especially in the series of Economic Alternatives - an official scientific magazine, issued by this Institution. Further, a wider and critical review of international achievements in this field is performed, revealing diverse analysis perspectives with respect to cultural levels. Also, a useful model of exploring and teaching the cultural levels beyond the organization is proposed. Keywords: globalization, national culture, organization culture, cultural levels, cultural economics. JEL: M14, Z10.