Topics for Discussion 1. How would you define culture? 2. Explain two of Hofstede's cultural characteristics. 3. What are the most influential characteristics of organizational culture according to Edgar Schein? 4. In James Reason's model of safety culture, how do the different elements interrelate? 5. What are the three biggest influencers of an effective reporting culture? 6. Why is "trust" an important element of safety? 7. How is safety culture linked to Charles Perrow's concepts of tight and loose coupling