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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Geert Hofstede™ Cultural Dimensions * Average Hofstede Dimensions of all counties surveyed Power Distance Index (PDI) that is the extent to which the less powerful members of organizations and institutions (like the family) accept and expect that power is distributed unequally. This represents inequality (more versus less)‚ but defined from below‚ not from above. It suggests that a society ’s level of inequality is endorsed by the followers as much as by the leaders. Power and inequality‚ of
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Presentation of the terrorist attack of the XX century The Avivim school bus massacre was a terrorist attack on an Israeli school bus on May 22‚ 1970 in which 12 Israeli civilians were killed‚ nine of them children‚ and 25 were wounded. The attack took place on the road to Moshav Avivim‚ near Israel’s border with Lebanon. Two bazooka shells were fired at the bus. The attack was one of the first carried out by the PFLP-GC. Early in the morning‚ the bus departed from Avivim heading with its passengers
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Germany: Hofstede Analysis Germany- Hofstede Analysis Germany is known for its majestic scenery and terrain. There is incredible chocolate‚ beer and of course‚ the unique architecture. All these things may be appealing to a firm‚ but an expanding company may discover complexities expanding into Germany‚ because “[w]hen you step into a foreign culture‚ suddenly things seem different. You don’t know what to do or say.” ( Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions). “If your organization is planning to
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b. Gender * at birth: 1.06 male(s)/female * under 15 years: 1.06 male(s)/female * 15–64 years: 0.92 male(s)/female * 65 years and over: 0.51 male(s)/female c. Geographic Areas * Kiev‚ capital of Ukraine(urban area) * Lʹviv‚ one of the city in Ukraine(suburban area) * Density of 603‚628 km2 or 233‚090 sq mi d. Migration rates * Net migration rate: -0.08 migrant(s)/1‚000 population (2011 est.) e. Ethnic groups * 77.8% Ukrainians * 17.3% Russians
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Hofstede Analysis Canada Canada is the top country in the world for an American business to expand because of its very similar culture to the United States. Geert Hofsted a prominent psychologist has studied the Canadian way of life and has set up a ranking system that proves why Canada is so ideal for American businesses to operate. Hofstede’s ranking system is based on analyzing 5 dimensions that target key aspects of a country’s society. These dimensions are power distance‚ individualism‚ uncertainty
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After the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact‚ Ukraine must seek their own survival and development in the East-West political attacks. Russia wants to control Ukraine‚ in order to prevent North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) eastward expansion. On the other hand‚ NATO hopes Ukraine can act as a barrier to prevent Russian expansion. Therefore‚ Ukraine must consider it should be pro-Russia or pro-Europe. Ukraine shares borders with the Russian Federation to the east and northeast
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Hofstede Electronic Submission Coversheet TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT By electronically submitting this work‚ I certify that: • This assignment is my own work • It has not previously been submitted for assessment • Where material from other sources has been used it has been acknowledged properly • This work meets the requirement of the University’s ethics policy Student Name: nidi kumar Student Number : 9048219 Faculty: FBSE Level of study:
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C/E essay The Orange Revolution in Ukraine The Orange Revolution was the first revolution that ever happened in Ukraine‚ becoming an independent country. The Orange Revolution was a campaign of protests‚ meetings‚ pickets‚ strikes and other actions of civil disobedience; it was organized and led by Victor Yushchenko ’s supporters. Victor Yushchenko was a major candidate of the opposition during the presidential elections in November-December‚ 2004. On November 21‚ 2004 central Selective Commission
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the state: integration with the European Union‚ a deepening of co-operation with Russia and with the U.S. This is demonstrated by the analysis of the geographic structure of Ukraine’s exports of goods. In 1999‚ only 18.3% of goods exported from Ukraine were supplied to EU member countries (while there was a general tendency toward an increase in the EU share)1‚ and the share of the former USSR amounted to 29.5%‚ this figure decreasing substantially WTO mechanism and structures. Therefore‚ the development
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