ABSTRACT

Poor capability and management skills. The lack of uniqueness, value or authenticity. Not being in touch with the customers’ needs. An unforeseen crisis. A lack of trust between employers, employees and customers. An unprofitable strategy and business model. Poor financial management. Rapid growth and over-expansion. Culture consists of the ideas, customs and social behaviour of people, or society. A macro-culture is the dominant culture. A macro-culture occupies a position of prestige, privilege and power. Macro-cultures are considered to be the majority groups whose norms are very visible, dominant and overarching and can be seen across historical timelines, which means they are often imposing and long lasting. A petri dish is a shallow transparent lidded dish used to grow and develop culture cells such as bacteria or fungi which, if let free, cause diseases. Sabotage is a deliberate action aimed at weakening an intended effort or organisation through subversion, obstruction, disruption or destruction.