Understanding Cross-Cultural Differences: Through the Lens of Societal Disparities between France and the United States Northeastern University October 25‚ 2012 INTRODUCTION Over the past several decades‚ the number of businesses expanding globally has increased tremendously. Improved technology and removal of trade barriers has made it significantly easier for firms to expand overseas and take advantage of unsaturated markets and growth opportunities. This increased expansion has led to
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Cultural Differences Between Poland and America Hofstede’s dimensions of culture are the most popular model to explain the various effects across cultures. The data gathered by Hofsted from approximately 70 countries analyzed survey responses from participants. He developed five cultural dimensions that vary across multiple countries; Individualism- Collectivism‚ Masculinity- Feminity‚ Power Distance‚ Long Term Orientation‚ and Uncertainty Avoidance. Each characteristic carries a certain impact
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Running head: CULTURAL FAUX PAUS AND HOW COMPANIES CAN AVOID THEM Introduction One of the most memorable cultural miscalculations in recent memory happened during the first few minutes of President Richard M. Nixon’s visit to Brazil. After landing in Brazil‚ for whatever reason‚ Dick decided to express his pleasure with the “A-Okay” hand sign. One can only assume that the leader of the free-world did not intend to “flip-off” or give “the bird” to a friendly nation‚ but that’s exactly
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There were many cultural differences between the Masai’s and the U.S. The fundamental difference I notice was their simplicity. They think that every big celebration and every tragedy that people go thru in their lives should be celebrated or minimized by the gift of cows. I think that the fundamental similarity between our cultures is the need to help those in need‚ compassion. When September 11th. happened the whole nation was shocked and hurt. Even those who didn’t have family in the twin towers
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Geerte Hofstede analysis Globalization is nowadays evidential in nearly every aspect of life. It can be shortly described “as the world is getting smaller”[1]. “The term describes the growing political‚ social‚ cultural‚ economic and technological interconnectedness and interdependence of the world today. As communication technologies advance‚ cultures continue to overlap and influence each other.”[2] What are the differences especially in cultural dimensions in countries like Germany and the United
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Running head: CULTURAL VALUES AND PERSONAL ETHICS PAPER Cultural Values and Personal Ethics Paper MBA/500 Foundations of Problem-Based Learning R. Garth Ferrell April 23‚ 2006 University of Phoenix Cultural Values and Personal Ethics Paper Every day people make decisions that may have profound effect on their personal and/or professional lives as well as the lives of others. The decision people make have a foundation on their personal‚ cultural‚ and perhaps organizational values. When these
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Trident University Robert Miller Case Study Module 1 MGT 501 Mgt. and org. Behavior Dr. Frank Nolan 23 May 2013 Culture and the environment affect a business in many ways. Culture is not simply a different language‚ a different shade of skin‚ or different styles of food. Culture‚ and the environment in which you are a part of‚ affect the running of day to day business operations of all companies’ day in and day out. This paper will assess how Linda Myers‚ from the article‚ “The would-be
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1. What are Hofstede’s five dimensions of cultural differences that affect work attitudes? Using these dimensions describe the United States. 1.1 Individualism vs. Collectivism‚ the individuals believe they should make their own choices and be responsible for them‚ they are concerned about losing their social frames‚ in contrast the collectivism involves the loyalty and group thinking in order to create hormonal work process. The individualism encourages individual achievements‚ as collectivism
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Cultural diversity and Cultural shock Variety of behavior found among the people within or far apart from the nation can be termed as cultural diversity. The way they live till the way they think varies‚ within the one from next culture. It can be seen within the community‚ where the people from around the world lives and the way of thinking varies from us. It is one of the great aspects of life too in which we can learn about other cultures and learn the way they see. It not only helps to learn
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Cultural Profile Culture is said to be a universal of shared beliefs‚ values and norms that guide a particular group of people through everyday life. Culture does not only shape and mold a country on a national level but it also molds many businesses within that country as they build their own norms‚ beliefs and values as it pertains to different aspects of conducting their business in a culture. In order for a business to be successful one must first understand how national and business culture
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