Core Values Of The Amish Culture

The Amish is a group of traditionalist Christians that rely on simple living, plain dress and refuse to adapt to modern technology. The history of the Amish started in Switzerland in 1693 led by Jakob Amman. Today majority of the traditional descendants of the Amish live in Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Various studies have looked into the relationship between a particular individual and how their values align with an organization or government (Graham, 1976), recent studies have begun to look into individuals in organizations whose values and culture do not

It’s very easy to find the differences between Amish and American societies and even though it may not seem like it at first glance there are some similarities between the two. Such as religion, yes America has a diverse set of religion, but both societies believe the right to religious freedom. That is why Amish societies are located in America because they are allowed to express their religion. Another similarity in both societies is education. Even though Amish children mostly only go to an eighth grade education, both societies prepare the children for adulthood and teach them skills that will help them in society.

The Amish people try to avoid bringing attention to themselves, and are extremely cautious with the dangers of arrogance and self-worth. Tourism among the communities has increased and threatens the humble values that the people hold close to their culture. Non-Amish people are just so fascinated in the plain apparel they wear and the manner in which they interact with each other. Furthermore, the Amish people are just viewed as an attraction for people and the privacy of the community is not respected. Tourists flood the Amish communities in the hopes to catch a brief glimpse of the families working or children playing. In addition to the invasion of personal privacy, the increase in tourism opens their children to the materialistic mainstream of outside society. If the children get a glimpse of how the outside world interacts they may not want to stay and become baptized, making the future Amish

Cultural values are collective conceptions of what is considered good or desirable. While American culture has been known for values pertaining to individualism, the Amish value their religion greatly. They follow Jesus Christ and their goal is to go to Heaven. For example the value of education is viewed differently in both cultures. While Americans stress the value of schooling and pursuing a higher education, the Amish believe that education leads to hubris. At Amish funerals, eulogies are not common on behalf of the deceased because they do not praise individuals. In addition, the Amish do not value sports, personal appearance, or rights and freedom. Although, both cultures value the importance of family, and

The goal of this paper is to research the differences and even the similarities between my very own personal beliefs and those of the Amish culture.

In the Northeast portion of the United States there are many different cultures, some extravagantly different than others. Many of these are not fully understood by the average man such as the Amish and Mennonites. Within the 50+ miles between Harford County, Maryland and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania there are many differences but also many similarities. Family Time, transportation and lifestyle are a few examples. With many differences, both of these cultures are worthy of appreciation, respect and education of the ways of life all of which are about to be explored.

So far, all of this has been through the perspective of the Amish. Through their perspective, it’s easy to see why they want to remain outsiders to US society. However, what is the perspective of the US? What is it about it (and the outside world in general) that the Amish want to avoid?

The Amish are one subculture that has certain beliefs that separate them from other Christian denominations. The Bible influences their idea of the way they should dress;Therefore they believe that modesty is humility and what they wear helps display their faith. Amish men and boys only wear dark solid color clothing with cut vest jackets. They do not wear belts, buttons, and jewelry because of its flashy appearance and boastfulness it displays. Females of the Amish community are to wear calf-length solid color dresses with either a black or white aprons. On their heads, they have to wear prayer caps.These prayer caps allow the women to pray whenever they want to, because they are not allowed to pray by men without it. Amish women are never to cut their hair and the Amish men do not grow their hair out; however,they can grow facial hair once they get married. There are many rules on what the Amish can and cannot wear . Modesty is great, however to that extent other Christians will disagree. Other Christians believe that no matter what you wear, God will not love you less.

The Amish choose to wear a cape and apron and have straight pins or snaps. Amish girls wear amish bonnets, but the people who live in cold places such as the Nebraska Amish do not wear bonnets. Most Amish women make their own clothing, but some do buy clothing from local stores. Amish women don’t normally wear patterned clothing or jewelry.

“Beliefs, values and ideology are at the heart of organisations. Individuals hold certain ideas and value-preferences which influence how they behave and how they view the behaviour of other members. These norms become shared

The Amish are a small group of people that live in a secluded area of the eastern United States of America. The cultural group known as the Amish has constituted themselves as a unique entity in America's diverse landscape. Amish life is centered on religion, agriculture, and the family. For most people who live outside of the Amish culture, this group seems out of touch with the present time; a culture of another era. This belief is primarily attributable to the Amish belief in simplicity and their rejection of modern technologies (The Amish 2011). One of the most important aspects of Amish life and livelihood is agriculture; the Amish focus much of their life on the growth and harvest of food and other crops. The various factors that affect the culture are based upon agriculture; including the Amish beliefs and values, economic organization, gender relations, kinship, political organization, sickness, social change, and social organization.

Personal values may conflict with ethical decision making if those personal values are different than the organizational norms of the business or institution. Constructing, and maintaining personal ethics in the workplace rests with the individual, and how willing he or she is in assimilating to the evolving cultural dynamic of the corporate world. Many times a person find their personal, cultural and/or organizational ethics conflicting and must reconcile a course of action that will mitigate cognitive dissonance. In order to be a productive member of society, in small groups and globally, one must reconcile these conflicts on a daily basis and continually move forward while maintaining personal integrity and

Each and every individual on this planet are different. We are like snowflakes meaning that none of us are exactly the same. We all have different and uniquely designed fingerprints that tell us apart even from our identical twin. It is also rare to find two individuals who are alike in reference to how one thinks and how one interprets philosophies. Though many people in the communities share a common background they most likely have a different perspective about certain situations than their peers. Culture is defined in countless ways and can be viewed differently in the workplace, in a family, or at a restaurant. Different generations may inherit the same culture from their organizations and an organization may have a certain culture that they practice. Sometimes this can lead to conflict and many disagreements being that everyone has their own opinion and beliefs. If everyone were to think the same then there probably wouldn’t be any new discoveries or theories. If everyone was the same, would there be less hatred, discrimination, and judgement within the lives that were placed upon our world? These questions both emphasize the benefits of an organization that may have members who live by the same culture as well as the disadvantages that the combination of many cultures that are infused into one organization. In today’s society people are at a higher risk of experiencing these advantages and disadvantages within any organization. People should be able to view the world

The shared characteristics and, in some cases, perception of employees create what is known as organizational culture. A strong culture constructs a unified employee atmosphere, whereas a weak culture lacks a shared sense of distinction between employees. An employee’s heritage or individual culture, although different than, affects the overall organizational culture of companies. Like society, sub-cultures exist within organizations. Formed by departmental function, geographical location, and/or the personalities of employees, sub-cultures include employees who continue to adhere to the organizations’ overall culture, but have additional independent characteristics. Employees’ individual heritage, along with the culture and