Hall theory Book notes He came to the field of cross-cultural analysis from the discipline of anthropology. He argued that all peoples interpret and create messages in reference to shared values. This information includes values in the culture‚ which link members of the culture group and influence how they refer to their contexts when maintaining relationships. Members` experiences of context will influence how they communicate. And different culture groups respond to their contexts differently
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Both the French and Haitian revolutions had similarities. There was an unfair distribution of power between social classes. limited liberties and representation‚ and a large gap between the rich and the poor serving as the main catalysts. The causes for the French and Haitian revolutions were fairly uniform. An unfair distribution of power between social classes‚ restricted liberties and representation‚ and a large gap between the rich and the poor were the main catalysts for both revolutions
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1. Power distance: the extent to which the less powerful members of institutions and organisations within a country expect and accept that power is distributed unequally. 2. Individualism- the degree of interdependence a society maintains among its members. 3. Masculinity / Femininity-The fundamental issue here is what motivates people‚ wanting to be the best (masculine) or liking what you do (feminine). 4. Uncertainty avoidance - The extent to which the members of a culture feel threatened
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Geert Hofstede ’s Dimensions of Culture an d Edward T. Hall ’s Time Orientations Hofstede ’s "dimensions of culture" were derived mainly from his extensive organizational anthropology research in the late 1970s and early 1980s – the scores are general comparisons of values in the countries and regions he studied and can vary greatly within each country. Although Hofstede ’s work is somewhat dated and has rightly been criticized on a number of grounds the dimens ions are useful in unders tanding
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Hofstede Cultural dimensions: India is a vast country known for its diversified culture and traditions. The unique characteristic of India is its “unity in diversity”. In India Relationships and feeling plays a larger role in decisions. Indians tend to take larger risks with a person whose intentions they trust. Thus‚ one’s credibility and trustworthiness are critical in negotiating a deal. Indians are ‘polychronic’ people‚ ie they tend to deal with more than one task at the same time. Indians
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Declaration I certify that this assignment is all my own work and contains no Plagiarism. By submitting this assignment‚ I agree to the following terms: Any text‚ diagrams or other material copied from other sources (including‚ but not limited to‚ books‚ journals and the internet) have been clearly acknowledged and referenced as such in the text. These details are then confirmed by a fuller reference in the bibliography. I have read the sections on referencing and plagiarism in the handbook
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Hofstede cultural dimensions 5 dimensions Power distance is defined as "the extent to which the less powerful members of institutions and organisations within a country expect and accept that power is distributed unequally". Individualism pertains to societies in which the ties between individuals are loose: everyone is expected to look after himself or herself and his or her immediate family. Collectivism as its opposite pertains to societies in which people from birth onwards are integrated
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When international businesses ’ operate in other cultures‚ what advantages do they enjoy when they learn to adequately communicate? NOTE - Please do not forget to utilize/apply Hofstede ’s framework if necessary Culture is defined as the set of values‚ beliefs‚ rules‚ and institutions held by a specific group of people. It can also be defined‚ according to anthropologist Edward Taylor in 1870s as “that complex whole which includes knowledge‚ belief‚ art‚ morals‚ customs and other capabilities
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