Examine the Roles of Hierarchy and Power Within East and Western Enterprises
TISHYA WICKREMESINGHE - WITND12
Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2 Culture............................................................................................................................................. 2 Eastern culture versus Western culture ........................................................................................... 3 Power Distance Index (PDI): Geert Hofstede ................................................................................. 4 Hierarchy and Equality: Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner ........................................................ 4 PDI and Educational level .............................................................................................................. 5 Conclusion ...................................................................................................................................... 5 References ....................................................................................................................................... 6
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TISHYA WICKREMESINGHE - WITND12
Examine the roles of hierarchy and power within East and Western enterprises
Introduction
This report aims at studying cross-cultural differences in the roles of hierarchy and power within East and Western enterprises. Cross-cultural differences stem from the different backgrounds of each culture. Cultural varieties may be witnessed in the workplace, and there are other factors introduced such as reaching sales targets, meeting deadlines, working on tight budgets, which may cause conflict. Because of the differences in cultures, there might be some kind of misunderstanding among people working in the same organization due to their different values, beliefs, on hierarchy and power. This will be addressed by looking at culture, eastern culture versus western culture, the
Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2 Culture............................................................................................................................................. 2 Eastern culture versus Western culture ........................................................................................... 3 Power Distance Index (PDI): Geert Hofstede ................................................................................. 4 Hierarchy and Equality: Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner ........................................................ 4 PDI and Educational level .............................................................................................................. 5 Conclusion ...................................................................................................................................... 5 References ....................................................................................................................................... 6
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TISHYA WICKREMESINGHE - WITND12
Examine the roles of hierarchy and power within East and Western enterprises
Introduction
This report aims at studying cross-cultural differences in the roles of hierarchy and power within East and Western enterprises. Cross-cultural differences stem from the different backgrounds of each culture. Cultural varieties may be witnessed in the workplace, and there are other factors introduced such as reaching sales targets, meeting deadlines, working on tight budgets, which may cause conflict. Because of the differences in cultures, there might be some kind of misunderstanding among people working in the same organization due to their different values, beliefs, on hierarchy and power. This will be addressed by looking at culture, eastern culture versus western culture, the