lectures since the beginning of this class on October 3rd. You will particularly need to demonstrate precise knowledge of the cultural dimensions and theories studied in class including precise definitions and meanings of: i. The Hofstede and Trompenaars dimensions ii. Proxemics iii. Chronemics iv. Highand low context cultures There will be 3 sections Section 1. 15 multiple choice questions: 2 points for a correct answer‚ 0 for a wrong answer. Five or six questions may require two correct answers
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Journalism and Communications‚ University of Florida‚ Gainesville‚ Florida‚ USA Abstract Purpose – The objective of this study is to explore general cross-cultural differences in corporate visual identity between the USA and Korea‚ and to apply Trompenaars’ specific versus diffuse dimension to brand-logos and taglines in the two countries. Design/methodology/approach – A sample of the brand-logos and taglines from the top 100 companies in each country were content analysed for research objectives.
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is critical to the success (Browaeys and Price‚ 2011)‚ lies in the understanding the different means of in various cultures (Trompenaars‚ 1993). Hence‚ basic cultural analysis should be conducted to better plan the new manufacturing business unit in Brazil where there are many differences from the Swedish culture. The famous analytic models from Hofstede (1980) and Trompenaars (1993) are applied to identify the key distinct dimensions of the two national cultures in terms of their management implications
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Meaning and Dimensions of Culture Chapter 4 Chapter Outline The nature of culture The nature of culture Values and folkways Comparing cultural values Sub-cultures and cultural change How culture affects management – see page 95 How cultures view each other Chapter Outline (2) Cultural dimensions – how people look at life Hofstede’s dimensions Country clusters – countries with similar cultural dimensions Trompenaar’s dimensions The Nature of Culture Culture is
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CASE: ‘Insallah: An Expatriate Challenge’ [Saudi Arabia] Sells Bladeco & steel products “Wasta” = connections “Insallah” = a feeling or cultural norm – God willing Masculinity – Mustafa refused to conduct business with a woman High Power Distance – Helped get US representative out of jail for drinking water during Ramadan Relationship-Focused & Highly Collectivist CASE: ‘Co-operating & Communicating Across Cultures’ [Germany] German led project (Jim from US to Germany) Then; American led
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Cultural Analysis – Czech Republic Missouri University of Science and Technology ` table of contents table of contents ii 1.0 Czech vs u.s. Culture – hofstede’s model 3 2.0 Czech business culture – trompenaaris classificaion 7 3.0 U.S. Business culture change needed 7 4.0 bibliography 9 1.0 Czech vs u.s. Culture – hofstede’s model The Czech Republic has its roots as a former communist state known as Czechoslovakia. The fall of communism and the transformation to a democratic
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Geert Hofstede.2012. Organizational Culture.http://geert-hofstede.com/organisational-culture.html [17.12.2012] Fons Trompenaars and Turner.2012.Understanding diversity in global business.National cultures and corporate cultures [accessed on 17.12.2012 Fons Trompenaars and Turner.2012.Understanding diversity in global business.When two world collides [accessed on 17.12.2012] Fons Trompenaars and Turner.2012.Understanding diversity in global business.cultural differences and diversity [accessed on 17.12
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(2001). Global teams: How top multinationals span boundaries Tata‚ J. P. (2004). Team self-management‚ organizational structure‚ and judgements of team effectiveness Thomas‚ K. (1976). Handbook of industrial and organizational psychology. Fons Trompenaars‚ C. H. (1997). Riding the Waves of Culture: Understanding Cultural Diversity in Business Williams K.Y‚ O. C. (1998). Demography and diversity in organizations.
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The purpose of this essay to demonstrate the cultural differences between the UK manager going to work as an expatriate manager in Colombia. By taking into consideration Hofstede‚ Bond‚ Trompenaars and other cross cultural management researchers to advise the UK manager about the Colombian culture‚ taking into consideration the differences between leadership styles‚ decision making‚ recruitment and selection‚ motivation‚ planning and team versus individual working.The reason for selecting Colombia
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Trompenaars’ five relationship orientations There are five orientations covering the ways in which human beings deal with each other: 1. Universalism versus Particularism Do we consider rules or relationships more important? 2. Communitarianism versus Individualism Do we act mostly as individuals or as groups? 3. Neutral versus Emotional Are we free to express our emotions or are we restrained? 4. Specific versus Diffuse How extensively are we involved with the lives of other people
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