Introduction

US has led the way in banking and finance, hightech, computing and pharmaceuticals. US business methodologies have led growth and innovation. More than any other industrialized country, the United States has adopted what could be labeled a 'scientific' approach to business. Every aspect of commercial life is studied and analyzed and this scientific approach is both respected and acted upon.

American Business Structures

The company is an entity in its own right and exists independently from its employees. Members come and go, perform necessary tasks at particular points in the life cycle of the company and then leave when no longer required for the wellbeing of the organization. The relationship between employer and employee is a transactional one where relationship and sentiment are a luxury which cannot be justified. In a country where job-mobility and virtual working are increasing, transferable skills become the key to future success.

FEATURES OF US MANAGEMENT STYLE

Master of Destiny viewpoint. Independent enterprise. Personnel selection and reward on merit. Decision based on objective analysis. Wide sharing in decision making. Never-ending quest for improvement. Competition yielding efficiency. Individualistic approach.

OFFICE ENVIROMENT

Professional as well as casual.

No apparent hierarchy between managers and subordinates. Facilities of water, aerated drinks, tea, coffee and vending machine are available.

WORKING HOURS
Flexible working hours. 8hrs a day or 40 hrs a week is must. Result matters more than anything. Telecommunication is allowed. Particular about time management.

AMERICAN MEETINGS
Confrontational approach.
Formal presentation by one or two persons. Important way to demonstrate professional competence. Opportunity to impress.

TEAMWORK
Well collaborated groups. Selected for group on the basis of tangible skill. Everyone is expected to be fully dedicated to common goal. At the end team is dissipated. Less traumatic effect.

COMMUNICATION STYLE
Coded speech and verbosity is waste of time.
Direct and robust debate. Informal, cordial and straight-forward approach.

Strong pitch may sound boastful.

Overt friendliness is protocol of language .

APPROACH TO TIME AND PRIORITIES

Controlled time culture.
Adherence of schedule is important. Missing deadlines is a sign of poor management. Success depends upon ability to meet deadlines.

DECISION MAKING
Managers are facilitators. They are one who do their best work. Empower employees and expect them to take responsibility. Employees freely cross management levels. Encouraged to participate openly.

LEADERSHIP

Individualistic and directive leadership.

Organization run by professionals. Top executives are more likely to make decision Tells what to do .

BEING A MANAGER IN USA

Straight talking and getting to the point. Respect is earned through conspicuous achievements.

Self depreciation is a sign of weakness.

Humor is a frequently used.

Time is money.
Short term-ism is endemic.

Compromise is often sought at brink.

REFERENCES
www.worldbusinessculture.com www.allbusiness.com www.docstoc.com