Introduction In a globalized environment‚ cultural difference is a significant consideration for managers within organizations. Therefore‚ we will try to understand the connections between management and culture. Many MNCs have focused on Asian markets due to their rapid economic growth‚ large market size and investment potentials. However‚ to develop and implement effective human resource management strategies in their expansion into Asian markets‚ it is imperative for MNCs to understand Asian
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etc.1. Hofstede (1980‚ 1997)‚ tried to describe culture with five dimensions‚ which are prominently displayed in different cultures. They are Individualism - Collectivism‚ Power difference‚ Uncertainty avoidance‚ Masculinity - Feminity‚ Short term - Long term orientation. We will briefly examine them one by one. Individualism - Collectivism: This describes the general behaviour of members of certain culture is individualistic or collectivistic‚ when dealing with an issue. ie whether they take the
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collectivistic ones. On the other hand‚ the difference in power distance of the considered cultures also helps to identify and develop potential solutions. Based on research of Kirkman and Shapiro (2001)‚ there is a tendency for higher levels of collectivism to be associated with greater job satisfaction (Hui‚ 1996; Hui et al.‚ 1995)
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organizations in Japan is comparatively big and the people working in them are more task-oriented. (Hofstede‚ 2001‚ p. 151) Individualism and Collectivism After going through the research of Hofstede (2001)‚ we found out that the IDV value of Japan is 46 which is slightly towards the lower end of the scale and makes the Japanese culture promoting collectivism in their organizations. (Hofstede‚ 2001‚ p. 215) Masculinity and Femininity The MAS index value of Japan is 95‚ which is at the extreme higher
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democratic. Individualism (IDV) vs. collectivism: "The degree to which individuals are integrated into groups". In individualistic societies‚ the stress is put on personal achievements and individual rights. People are expected to stand up for themselves and their immediate family‚ and to choose their own affiliations. In contrast‚ in collectivist societies‚ individuals act predominantly as members of a lifelong and cohesive group or organization (note: "The word collectivism in this sense has no political
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a description of some of the characteristics of Iran management and culture‚ then it is tried to categorize these characteristic base on Hofstede ’s Dimensions (1980) (power distance‚ avoiding uncertainty‚ masculinity/femininity‚ individualism/collectivism) and Flower’s dimensions‚ Flower 1975‚ (tribalistic‚ egocentric‚ conformist‚ manipulative‚ sociocentric‚ existential). In the next step will be presenting of relative information about United State and at the end the comparison between the results
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is a republic & military government country. There is no democracy‚ unlike Australia‚ in Fiji there is no freedom for people to speak‚ act or make decision for themselves. There are two types of political dimensions‚ Collectivism & Socialism‚ in Fiji the government practice collectivism where they believe individual’s sacrifices are rational for common goods. Power is monopolized by military Commander Bainimarama‚ he currently is holding three of the most politically powerful positions in Fiji – (1)
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Nowadays‚ it’s obvious that family education is one important part of education system. The book of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother tells of the story of a Chinese mother with her two daughters. The author‚ named Amy Chua‚ is the second-generation of Chinese immigrants. She educates her two daughters in the way as most Chinese parents do‚ with high expectation and strict upbringing. In this book‚ she confesses her own upbringing mentality of two daughters and the process of “battle of wits”. Under
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Hofstede’s value’s system Dimensions of Values The affect the four dimensions‚ Power Distance‚ Uncertainty avoidance‚ Masculine/femininity and Individual v. Collectivism have on organzational behavior shows in all cultures and cross cultures. As with power distance when dealing with other cultures you have to adapt your company values to that of the society in which you live and the people that you employ and the public that you deal with. In organizational behavior you have to be able
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challenges on delivering important information and messages efficiently. 2.) Consider the following dimensions of culture as you describe the impact of culture of communication within the company: high- and low-context styles‚ individualism and collectivism‚ and power distance. The culture of Sundown’s was diversified where the regional manager would only communicate through letters and/or memos (high context culture) which resulted in the weakening of the initial family-oriented feeling‚ and therefore
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