Let us understand these five broad categories in
which Madhu’s interaction can be interpreted and we
will also discover what category we belong to.
Interpersonal
Style Importance Importance
of Goals
of People Outcome of
Interactions
Competitors High Low I win- You lose
Avoiders Low Low I lose- You
lose
Compromisers Medium Medium I win some-
You win some
Accommodators Low High I lose- You win
Collaborators High High I win- You win
FEATURES OF THE CORPORATE WORLD
To accurately evaluate your corporate or workplace
culture, you should consider the following aspects of
your workplace:
Chain of Command
Communication: every workplace has a pattern of
working. There is a protocol to communicate. Find that
pattern and protocol. Ask people around and observe
how messages are conveyed. The setting could be
formal or informal; thus the messages could be
conveyed in written or in person (verbally). Are there
any memos, reporting system etc. You must find out
about all these things when settling down in a new
place of work.
Chain of Command: Hierarchy tells you the position of your
boss, your subordinates and other internal customers that you
will need to deal with on a daily basis. You will need to know
how lenient or rigid employees are in following protocol.
how he resolves individual and team issues and what
is his style?
Appearance: Nowadays, most organisations expect
the employees to dress formally. Find out if your
organisation does the same. See how your colleagues
dress. If you feel the need, discuss how you should
dress with a trusted colleague. Read the code of
conduct if your organisation has one; it will give you
a fair idea on what the policies and expectations of
the company are.
Work area: Your workstation is the place where you
will spend most of your time. You must know if you
can bring your personal pictures, plants and pots etc
or not. Can you eat lunch at your workstation or do
you need to g