Modern Management Culture: Key Sociocultural and Political Influencing Factors

This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of factors, which have an impact over management culture in Russia and internationally, - digitalization, sanctions pressures, government initiatives, and local cultural specificities on the formation of managerial culture. The effectiveness of management activities contingent upon organizations' capacity to adapt global practices to local conditions, integrating innovation with cultural nuances. Geert Hofstede's theory of cultural dimensions serves as the methodological framework, enabling a comparative analysis of parameters such as Power Distance Index (PDI) and individualism. In Russia (PDI - 93), centralized decision-making predominates, whereas Sweden (PDI - 31) features prevalent flat organizational structures. Digital transformation encounters diverse cultural barriers. Among the significant political factors are government regulation, sanctions, and environmental standards. Management culture represents a synthesis of local traditions and global innovations. The primary challenge for Russia is to balance import substitution with flexibility, investing in human capital, and adapting ESG standards. Organizations must integrate digital technologies with global trends while preserving cultural specificity through flexible HR strategies and inclusive practices.

managerial culture, digitalization, power distance, government regulation, sanctions