The culture of an area has a major effect on the culture within the business in it. If a culture values punctuality and proper dress the work area my have tough dress code and punishment for being late. If a culture is large on socialization it may have an open office environment rather then cubicles or single offices. It is impotent to understand the culture of a job in order to meet and exceed expectations. You don’t want to call your boss Jim when the culture of the office dictates you call him Mr. Wilson.

• rights, ceremonies, and rituals
  • retirement
  • drug testing
  • 6-month review
• fairytales, myths, and legends
  • rummers
  • “its always been done this way”
  • heroes (founder, highest producer)
  • language (cussing, or formel)
• hummer and play
  • get-togethers
  • office chit chat
• rules
  • showing up on time
  • breaks
  • policies
  • safety