Cross-Cultural Observation: Macy’s Department Store In order to observe the interactions between individuals from different cultural background‚ my partner: Gina Nguyen and I went to the Macy’s department store‚ located downtown Boston. We selected this store because of the size and their reputation of having a diverse workforce. Gina and I started our observation at 3:30pm on Wednesday‚ October 24‚ 2012 and finished it at 4:20pm. We were observing the interactions between the coworkers‚ as
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1. What are LEGO’s values and corporate identity? How did these develop over time (prior to LEGO Media Int’l)? * The name LEGO in itself means “play well”‚ the beginnings of the corporate identity were designed into the brand name * GKC was responsible for the stud and tube system‚ which is recognizable within the logo‚ as well as meant that all Lego blocks could fit together * In the 1970’s‚ GCK designed the “ten lego characteristics” which today represents the guidelines for development
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Cross-Cultural Perspectives ETH/316 3/1/2013 Michelle Clark-Washington Cross-Cultural Perspectives I did my research on McDonald’s a global organization that has had a few cultural issues that affects them when growing outside the United States. So as we all know McDonald’s is a fast food company‚ they started in the United States in 1940 as a barbecue restaurant. In 1948 they took a look at the restaurant and choice to change what they made and sold. They moved to a production line
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Cultural Difference between America and Brazil BCOM/275 Peter Grove June 17‚ 2013 University of Phoenix Cultural Differences The communication methods of the Brazilian culture rely on stern‚ structured‚ and organized representation. The system of hierarchy is firmly followed within the workplace‚ but all relies on clear communication and direction to then individuals. When altering communication and arguments from culture
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advanced technology needed to travel between the stars‚ then the negative tendencies of their past would have vanished since the technology would instead be used for destroying each other had they not rid themselves of those tendencies already. Caldwell’s view that humanity’s negative qualities could be the cause of their own extinction
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a) What do you think is the key cross cultural concern in this case study? Chinese are often subjected to racial stereotypes such as the “Chinese Chink eyes”. The concern in this case study would be the fact that it propagates this stereotype. As the world is moving towards multiculturalism‚ Dubai is of no exception. The city of Dubai is a highly cosmopolitan society with a diverse and vibrant culture. The advertisement depicts patrons of other cultures developing slanted eyes. While the intention
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misunderstanding of cultural differences between the two people. Each side struggled with trust amongst one another making it easier to not to work with each other. The problems between the colonist and the Indians are exemplified in two different stories‚ “A Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary” written by Mary Rowlandson and the film The Last of The Mohicans produced by Hunt Lowry‚ Michael Mann and directed by Michael Mann. The many difficulties between the two people came down
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Cultural Differences Between Poland and America Hofstede’s dimensions of culture are the most popular model to explain the various effects across cultures. The data gathered by Hofsted from approximately 70 countries analyzed survey responses from participants. He developed five cultural dimensions that vary across multiple countries; Individualism- Collectivism‚ Masculinity- Feminity‚ Power Distance‚ Long Term Orientation‚ and Uncertainty Avoidance. Each characteristic carries a certain impact
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Cultural differences regarding Japan and Marijuana Japan’s history with relation to marijuana is different than in the United States. Prior to occupation by US forces‚ nearly 200‚000 farm households cultivated hemp (Fulford 2003). It was not until the US imposed anti-narcotic laws that Japan faced issues of legal/illegal debate. During WWII‚ Japanese Imperial Army soldiers were allowed to smoke marijuana to ease the stress of battle. The smoke of the marijuana plant also held spiritual values in
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SOCL356-1004A-02 American Diversity Phase 3- Individual Project Student- Angela C E-mail To: Mayor From: Angela Clark Subject: Cultural Differences between India and Pakistan Many people‚ especially in the United States see people from another country and somehow connect them‚ or think that they are all the same. The fact is that there are many different cultures and at times they may resemble
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