If surveyed few Americans would mention processes as critical to success. Instead they would state factors such as customer orientation, innovation, rapid reaction time, and pricing. Results are more relevant than how they were achieved. Examples
Deductive vs. Inductive
Inductive thinking is inference. It is a generalized conclusion based on particular instances. American processes and procedures are arrived at more inductively, based on experience. Examples
Guaranty vs. Tool
For Americans processes are tools, a means to an end. Processes enable people to organize their work and their interaction. Processes cannot and should not replace human judgment. Examples
Discipline vs. Deviation
Americans seek that fine line between process discipline and flexibility. However, the moment a process step makes unnecessary demands, “no value-add”, Americans will deviate. Examples
Process as Power
Because Americans are less inclined to view processes and procedures as governing the inner workings of a company, having the say is seldeom the forum where battles over power and influence take place. Examples