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    Lukes’ third dimension of power is controversial because it entails the use of the concept of ‘false consciousness.’ Using examples of your own‚ defend and/or critique theLukes’ third dimension of power is controversial because it entails the use of the concept of ‘false consciousness.’ Using examples of your own‚ defend and/or critique the hypothesis that there is such thing as ‘false consciousness’. hypothesis that there is such thingLukes’ third dimLukes’ third dimension of power is controversial

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    Hofstede 1 Running Head: HOFSTEDE’S CULTURAL DIMENSIONS: THE BASICS AND THE CRITICISMS ra oi M Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions: E. The Basics and the Criticisms Moira E. Hanna H Clemson University na an Hofstede 2 Abstract Hofstede’s model (1980) has been used widely in research in the past two decades. The culture-based model consists of four dimensions: power distance‚ uncertainty avoidance‚ individualism-collectivism‚ and masculinity-femininity. Each of these

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    When international businesses ’ operate in other cultures‚ what advantages do they enjoy when they learn to adequately communicate? NOTE - Please do not forget to utilize/apply Hofstedes framework if necessary Culture is defined as the set of values‚ beliefs‚ rules‚ and institutions held by a specific group of people. It can also be defined‚ according to anthropologist Edward Taylor in 1870s as “that complex whole which includes knowledge‚ belief‚ art‚ morals‚ customs and other capabilities

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    Head: IMPACT OF POWER DISTANCE Impact of Power Distance: Comparison among Multi-National Companies Febian Western Kentucky University GRST597 Nevil C. Speer‚ PhD‚ MBA May 8‚ 2009 Table of content I. Introduction………………………………………………………………………….. 3 II. Impact of power distance toward facework strategies………………………………..7 a) The correlation between power distance and Organizational changes…………..10 b) The correlation between power distance and injustice…………………………

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    V S M 94 VALUES SURVEY MODULE 1994 MANUAL by Geert Hofstede MAY BE FREELY USED FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES FOR REPRODUCTION IN COMMERCIAL PUBLICATIONS‚ PERMISSION IS NEEDED Copyright ( Geert Hofstede BV hofstede@bart.nl Contents How to use and not to use the VSM 94 3 1. Formulas for index calculation

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    | Vietnam | France | Power distance
This dimension deals with the fact that all individuals in societies are not equal – it expresses the attitude of the culture towards these inequalities amongst us. 
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.

 | Vietnam scores high on this dimension (score of 70) which means that people accept a hierarchical order in which

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    The Pursue of Happiness "Dimensions" by Alice Munro is a tragic story that talks about self discovery and the courage to start all over again. Doree is a woman who has been broken in every way‚ but refuses to give her right to continue to live. The story describes Doree’s psychological and emotional metamorphosis from an innocent young girl who has to face many difficulties to become a woman. All the circumstances that she goes through helps her mature‚ think more critically‚ and find the strength

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    Hofstede’s Five Dimension comparison of Germany and China Hofstede’s Five Dimensions Hofstede’s five dimensions are a useful tool to give someone an insight of different cultures. These elements give a country’s behaviour tendencies rather than an exact prescription. There are weaknesses to Hofstede’s Five Dimension theory as it may too easily encourage stereotyping. Even in countries as small as the UK‚ not all citizens are alike – e.g. it is argued that the culture in the North of England

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    racism‚ and most importantly the Vietnam War‚ had created a stark contrast of the promises and reality of the time. If we apply Hofstede’s four cultural dimensions to 60’s there’d be two contrasting cultures which are almost mirror representations of each other. The majority culture was on the right characterized by older age‚ a high power distance‚ masculinity affinity‚ and uncertainty avoidance‚ and individualistic values. While the younger left were at the opposite side of the spectrum. The right

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    3. Outline and briefly discuss the five Hofstede dimensions. How might each of these dimensions impact on work practices? Hofstede’s 5 culture dimensions: Power distance Power distance expresses the degree to which the less powerful members of a society accept and expect that power is distributed unequally. The essential matter here is how a society handles inequalities between individuals. Individuals in societies showing a large degree of power distance accept a hierarchical order‚ and have top

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