Question

Give examples of three companies that practice each regional stereotype.

Answer 1

Regional stereotypes determine ethical maintenance of working and organizational culture of a particular region. Various regions of America have their respective cultural, linguistic and social preferences. Regional stereotypes in America differs according to its regions and culture. For example- the stereotypes of North American culture and stereotype of northwestern American culture may not be the same. Differentiation of culture is the base value of regional stereotypes. Keeping sustainability of regional stereotypes, various business organizations in the USA act differently according to the cultural stereotype of that region. For example; regional stereotypes of Amazon is different from regional stereotype of Target company and Best Buy company.

Amazon Inc

The head office of this organization is in Seattle which is in the west coast region of America. Regional stereotypes of this region are as follows:

• Culturally integrated
• Liberal social structure
• Environment-friendly population
• Welcoming to new cultural dimensions

These cultural stereotypes have helped Amazon Inc to promote its organizational culture properly.

Target company

The headquarter of Target company is in Minneapolis which is in the North-western region of the USA. Regional stereotypes of this region are mentioned below:

• Adventure lover
• Open market for new market entrants and new products
• Innovative entrepreneur ideas

The regional stereotypes of the northwestern region are impactful on the innovativeness of Target company.

Best buy company

The main branch of Best buy company is in Richfield which is in the Minneapolis region. Stereotypes are as follows:

• Diversified culture
• People of this region prefer artistic craftsmanship

These regional stereotypes have helped Best Buy organization to develop a culturally diversified organizational culture.