A number of characteristics have been identified as behavioral styles of organizations in the United States. Characteristics of these behavioral styles include which of the following? Select all that apply

Question

a. a firm handshake is important
b. use direct eye contact in work situations
c. be on time to interview appointments
d. in areas where daily dress is more casual, casual dress is okay in business situations and in clinical work settings

Answer 1

A, B, C
It is important to consider the organizational behavior style for any new work environment you may encounter, particularly when working with organizations from the United States. Some considerations regarding greetings, titles, punctuality, body language, and dress include: a firm handshake is important, use direct eye contact in work situations, be on time to interview appointments as punctuality is highly respected, especially in nursing, in areas where daily dress is more casual, business situations and in clinical work settings require professional dress (not casual dress), and it is important to keep one-arm's-length distance away from the speaker in conversations.