Long Term Orientation Case Study
Russia has a very high score in Long Term Orientation, as she is definitely a pragmatic country. Russians believe that truth depends on situation, context and time. They tend to have a strong propensity to save and invest and perseverance in achieving results. However, the United States has a very low score in Long Term Orientation. Since Americans are prone to analyze before judging the truth, this culture doesn’t make most Americans pragmatic. The American business culture measures performance on a short-term basis, this also drives individuals to strive for a quick result to gain profits. (ITIM International, 2015)
Management Implication for Mr. Jones
One of the biggest obstacles for Mr. Jones is to fit in his American mindset of managerial …show more content…
Jones has to be aware when setting the performance appraisal system since some of the most popular American performance appraisal techniques like task analysis, goal- setting and self-appraisal method are not suitable for Russia. Such kind of direct feedback may destroy the harmony of the group in which it is expected to govern the interpersonal relationship. Thus, indirectly feedback would be the most effective performance appraisals in Russia culture if they were based on the objectives of the work teams since it is characterized by high collectivist culture. Besides, Mr. Jones should make sure that he collects the data based on factual data but not by analysis since Russians are very pragmatic. (Elenkov, …show more content…
I hope Mr. Jones can have a more clear understanding between the American culture and the Russian culture since they are totally different from the roots. Through the analysis of the Russian management concept by applying the Hofstede cultural theories, Mr. Jones would know what he should pay attention to and how to communicate with his peers in his new working environment. In addition, it is very important that he should show genuine, love and honesty and has to learn to be straightforward and respectful in order to deal with the Russian. I am sure that he will have a fruitful and joyful experience working in Russia with all those lovely Russians and beautiful arts and
Management Implication for Mr. Jones
One of the biggest obstacles for Mr. Jones is to fit in his American mindset of managerial …show more content…
Jones has to be aware when setting the performance appraisal system since some of the most popular American performance appraisal techniques like task analysis, goal- setting and self-appraisal method are not suitable for Russia. Such kind of direct feedback may destroy the harmony of the group in which it is expected to govern the interpersonal relationship. Thus, indirectly feedback would be the most effective performance appraisals in Russia culture if they were based on the objectives of the work teams since it is characterized by high collectivist culture. Besides, Mr. Jones should make sure that he collects the data based on factual data but not by analysis since Russians are very pragmatic. (Elenkov, …show more content…
I hope Mr. Jones can have a more clear understanding between the American culture and the Russian culture since they are totally different from the roots. Through the analysis of the Russian management concept by applying the Hofstede cultural theories, Mr. Jones would know what he should pay attention to and how to communicate with his peers in his new working environment. In addition, it is very important that he should show genuine, love and honesty and has to learn to be straightforward and respectful in order to deal with the Russian. I am sure that he will have a fruitful and joyful experience working in Russia with all those lovely Russians and beautiful arts and