Cultural Diversity Professor: Hans Hahn Summer Semester 2014 Cultural Dimensions of Geert Hofstede: Analysis of Colombia 10.06.2014 Soraya A. Suarez I. Register Number: 969800 Darmstädter Landstr. 64 60598 Frankfurt Tel: 0176- 708 59654 E-mail: sorayasuarez@gmail.com Content 1. Introduction 2 2. Culture 3 3. Colombia 5 4. Cultural Models and Cultural Dimensions 8 4.1 Geert Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions 9 4.1.1. Power Distance Index 10 4.1.2. Uncertainty Avoidance Index 12 4.1.3
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In 1998‚ management consultants Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner published their “Seven Dimensions of Culture” model to help explain national cultural differences in organisations and to show how managing these differences in a heterogeneous business environment is a major challenge for international managers. Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner gathered data over ten years using a method that relied on giving respondents dilemmas or contrasting tendencies. Each dilemma consisted of two alternatives
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important effects on companies operating in another country. (Deresky‚ 2006) from this report will choice China‚ U.S. and Britain. Hofstede’s culture dimensions are basic framework to analyse the culture differences between China and U.S. and Britain. It the most popular theories and used by many national culture. Hofstede (1980) developed five cultural dimensions: (1) power distance; (2) individualism versus collectivism; (3) uncertainty avoidance; (4) masculinity versus femininity; (5) long term orientation
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Dimensions of Religions Religion involves some acknowledgement of the supernatural. Therefore: communism/utilitarianism are NOT religions Various dimensions of religious beliefs -Agentic VS. Communal -Agentic: free agent. -Connection with God on a personal level -e.g. Jesus died for MY sins -Communal -Connection with God on a community level -e.g. Covenant made by God with the Israelites -Catholicism: relatively communal -Catholics have agentic aspects because of the personal connection
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FORD motors in Thailand‚ the difficulty it faced during the 90’s and the secrecy of success it enjoys in the Thai vehicle market currently. Ford Company started in Thailand in 1960 but then it closed down 1976. The reasons that lead to the cease of operations were felt that it was a mere Thai product which is very inferior quality to the American products though both bear the same name FORD. Even the old advertisement focuses on the local ford company and local populations in Thailand. It was basically
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Future of Tourism in Thailand Between 2010 and 2014‚ Thailand was ranked number 1 as tourist most visited country in the world. The tourism industry in Thailand has been growing sporadically over the last decade‚ as many travelers choose Thailand to be one of their top destinations. If we are to look at all the past and present stats‚ can we conclude that Thailand Tourism industry has a bright future? What are factors that can ascertain a promising future? What are the incidents than can hamper
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ANALYSIS OF THAILAND PESTLE ANALYSIS OF THAILAND PESTLE ANALYSIS OF THAILAND INDEX Sr. No. Title Page No. 1 Introduction 1 2 National Flag and Symbol 2 3 Political Analysis 4 4 Economical Analysis 6 5 Socio-Cultural Analysis 10 6 Technological Analysis 15 7 Environmental Analysis 17 8 Legal Analysis 21 9 Bibliography 24 PESTLE ANALYSIS OF THAILAND INTRODUCTION Country Thailand Capital
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Robert Clay HUMA 2323 Craig Coroneos April 27‚ 2009 Thailand Thailand is‚ an independent country‚ located in southwest Asia and is considered a tropical country. The capital is Bangkok and is also the largest city within Thailand. It is the 51th largest country in the world with a surface area of 513‚000 km2 (198‚000 sq mi). “In the Thai language‚ the full name of the city is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet
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economic factor of Thailand which more than 20 million foreign tourists visited Thailand each year. Even there are many news about road accidents and crimes in Thailand which lead to a significant question of safety in the Kingdom. Still‚ in my opinion Thailand is safe for everyone. In the first place‚ Thailand has moderate crime rate when compare to other developing countries. Furthermore‚ the crime threat in Thailand is lower than many American cities. I have been living in Thailand since I was born
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Country: Thailand Country Overview Overview of the Thai Banking Industry To begin with‚ the overall structure of the Thai financial sector is mainly consisted of the Bank of Thailand (BOT)‚ governed by the Ministry of Finance‚ whose duties are to maintain financial stability of the economic system and to supervise financial institutions – commercial banks‚ finance companies‚ credit foncier companies‚ and non-bank such as credit card and other non-collateralized loan activities. Other key
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