dimensions in national cultures’ comparisons‚ the pillars of Hofstede’s work‚ which belong to the etic approach ‚ are based on 5 dimensions whereby national differences are then measured. In other words‚ from the emic standpoint it is also arguable that the etic research methodology‚ as aiming to identify equalities among national differences‚ would risk throwing out the baby with the bath water . On the other hand‚ from the emic perspective‚ dividing the culture into a set of defined scopes stands
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The Cultural Differences in Cross-cultural Communication Guijun Zhang* China Pharmaceutical University / Nanjing University Abstract: The article discusses communication‚ cross-cultural communication and culture. It analyzes the root of cross-cultural difference and lists six fundamental patterns of cultural differences in cross-cultural communication. It also gives suggestion on how to properly treat these differences to achieve successful cross-cultural communication. Key words: cross-cultural
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Defining my own cultural identity by Stefanie Öttl Culture is one of the most difficult concepts in the human social sciences and there are many different ways of defining it. It is often argued that culture is a learned behaviour pattern shared by a specific group of people. Culture is about shared meanings‚ and language is the privileged medium in which meaning is produced and exchanged. People sharing one culture interpret the world in roughly the same way. Defining my own cultural identity
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Discussion 1. Looking back at Hofstede’s dimensions of cultural differences (chapter 2‚ pg 39-41)‚ describe a significant difference between cultures that you have witnessed. Use the Geert Hofstede website links below to compare the two cultures in your example and describe the relative merits of the different approaches in an organizational situation. Main Hofstede Web site: http://www.geert-hofstede.com/ (page down for descriptions of the cultural dimensions) Compare two cultures: http://www.geert-hofstede
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Disney Adapts to Cultural Differences I grew up watching Disney as a kid‚ and still even enjoy some of the shows that are aired today; I am not ashamed to admit it.. Ok maybe a little bit‚ but that is beside the point. Disney is the perfect idea for kids of all ages and backgrounds because every story that is told empowers the youth to enjoy their life‚ no matter the circumstances. I know that was true for me because when I would watch Disney channel on the television or watch a Disney animated
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3. Cross-national Cultural Differences A cultural orientation describes the attitudes of most people most of the time‚ never of all the people all of the time (Adler 2002: 22) 3.1 Introduction This chapter covers the studies that define cross-national cultural differences and shows how these cross-national cultural differences affect professional behavior in general. In § 3.2‚ a short exposition on the definition of national culture is provided‚ including the general understanding of what
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My Cultural Background Alta Burwell Saint Leo University Abstract Being adopted‚ I will focus on my family that raised me. My adopted mother was very unique in the fact; she was in her sixties when she “obtained” me. Nothing about my adoption was legal. My whole childhood was rare and why I began questioning it around age 12. I was blessed and I was miserable while I worked through my childhood‚ family issues‚ school‚ and church
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Culture‚ in my own opinion‚ is a unique system of values and norms that are believed by a group of people who live in the same society. Since culture is unique‚ Geert Hofstede tried to study the differences. After the study‚ he proposed five dimensions to measure the cultural difference between nations. The following parts will explain Hofstede Framework briefly. The first dimension is Power Distance. It is a tool to measure the power difference between levels in organization. In a group with high
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well-weathered oak tabletop. A petite lady with raven black hair tied up in a neat ponytail‚ dressed in a stunning milky wedding dress‚ grinning from ear to ear as she grasps the hand of a smartly dressed Richard in a jet black tuxedo. With the beckoning sun setting in the background illuminating the whole scene‚ the picture could have been made an extract from Her World – Wedding Edition. Right below the picture‚ written in a deep crimson graceful script communicates “Forever and Always”‚ concluding
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Wedding Traditions American Intercontinental University Instructor: Cynthia Arms February 23‚ 2014 I. Introduction Different cultures‚ different customs very different traditions. That’s the way of weddings. Every religion
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