What is a third culture? It is a culture that has emerged in a society after two previous iterations of culture. It is the culture a person finds at work; the first two cultures are the ones they get from their parents. It is a culture created by two people (or groups of people) with different cultures.

What is a third culture? It is a culture that has emerged in a society after two previous iterations of culture. It is the culture a person finds at work; the first two cultures are the ones they get from their parents. It is a culture created by two people (or groups of people) with different cultures.

Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305502215

Author:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Publisher:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Chapter2: The Environment And Corporate Culture

Section: Chapter Questions

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