Hoffstede's Supa Exciting Kulchural Dimensions by Marish https://padlet.com/marishmackowiak/i7edc0qzsb88 Made with magic en-us 2017-11-17 01:26:00 UTC 2017-11-17 04:02:04 UTC hello@padlet.com Group 4 -Diana, John & Nadee https://padlet.com/marishmackowiak/i7edc0qzsb88/wish/207955674 Masculinity (MAS)

Australia- 61, India - 56, China - 66, UK - 66, Pakistan -50, Nepal - 40

A high score (Masculine) on this dimension indicates that the society will be driven by competition, achievement and success.
A low score (Feminine) on the dimension means that the dominant values in society are caring for others and quality of life.

China & UK - success oriented & driven
Examples:
China - Students care very much about their exam scores and ranking
UK- people in the UK live in order to work and have a clear performance ambition.

Nepal - considered a feminine society, only focus on "working in order to live"
example: Incentives such as free time and flexibility are favoured. 

The fundamental issue here is what motivates people, wanting to be the best (Masculine) or liking what you do (Feminine).]]> 2017-11-17 01:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/marishmackowiak/i7edc0qzsb88/wish/207955674 Group 2- Navi, Charlotte, Donald https://padlet.com/marishmackowiak/i7edc0qzsb88/wish/207955818 TOPIC: INDIVIDUALISM (IDV)

1. Definition:
"Degree of interdependence a society maintains among its members. "

It shows whether people´s self-image is defined in terms of “I” or “We”.

High IDV indicates:
  • People taking care of themselves 
  • Self-orientation
  • Identity based on individual
  • Making decisions based on individual needs
  • “I” mentality
  • Emphasis on individual initiative and achievement
  • Everyone has a right to a private life

2. Examples:

Australia - 90, China - 28, India - 48, UK - 89

Australia: 
  • Employees are self-reliant and display initiative. 
  • Hiring and promotion decisions are based on merit or evidence of what one has done or can do

China:  
  • In-group considerations affect hiring and promotions and would get a preferential treatment
  • Low employee commitment 
  • Personal relationships prevail over task and company

3. practical tips to develop cultural intelligence:

  • Clear your mind
  • Have empathy
  • Believe in yourself

]]> 2017-11-17 01:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/marishmackowiak/i7edc0qzsb88/wish/207955818 Group 5+6: Julia, Vidit, Chamalka, Shiva https://padlet.com/marishmackowiak/i7edc0qzsb88/wish/207956008 TOPIC: Long-term Orientation

1. Definition:
- Focused on the future
- Willing to delay short-term material or social success
- Prepare for the future.

2. Example
A worker tends to
- Spend less
- Save up
=>  long term goal of buying house and car.

- Index: China - 118, Hong Kong - 96
Australia - 31, Philipines - 19

TOPIC: Indulgence (IND)

1. Definition
- Allow someone or yourself to have something enjoyable
-  Especially more than is good for you

2. Example
- Index Mexio - 97, USA - 68
China - 24, India - 26]]> 2017-11-17 01:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/marishmackowiak/i7edc0qzsb88/wish/207956008 Group3 - Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI) https://padlet.com/marishmackowiak/i7edc0qzsb88/wish/207956055 Members: Cherry, Monika, Nancy

1. Definition:

-uncertainty avoidance is a society's tolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity

-the extent to which members of a society attempt to cope with anxiety by minimizing uncertainty

2. Examples and explanation:

Australia -51, India -40, China -30, UK -35, Pakistan -70, Nepal -40, Bangladesh -60, Canada -48, Greece -112

-low score indicates people in the country are more comfortable with ambiguity, more entrepreneurial, more likely to take risks and less dependent on structure rules

3. Comparison between China & Greece

China - Chinese people consider "relationship" among various parties as one of the most important factor in business

-Chinese businessmen are unwilling to do business with unfamiliar people, which is the reason of getting lower points in UAI

Greece - more likely to comply with relevant laws and rules to do business; otherwise, they will get a fine, leading to higher score in UAI


]]> 2017-11-17 01:40:27 UTC https://padlet.com/marishmackowiak/i7edc0qzsb88/wish/207956055 Group1 - Power Distance Index (PDI) https://padlet.com/marishmackowiak/i7edc0qzsb88/wish/207956064 Members: Daniel, Coco, Holly

Definition
- Defined from below, not from above
- Measure a society’s level of inequality

Examples
- Austria - 11, Germany - 35, Australia - 36, China - 80
- Australia vs China comparison:
Australia: more equality, authority works more closely with those under
China: stronger hierarchy, regular citizen depend on authority to make decisions

How to apply PDI to improve the “ Cultural Intelligence”
- Centralized the organizations
- Arrange the hierarchies
- Compension authority and respect
- Curcuvent the leader’s power

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