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Cultural Frameworks - a Useful Tool for Going International
Cultural Frameworks: Useful tools when going international Contents page Introduction 3 1. Introduction 3 2. Going International 3 3. What is Culture? 4 4. The Expatriate 5 5. Cultural Frameworks 7 5.1 Kluckhohn amd Strodtbeck's Framework 7 5.2 Hofstede's Framework (Hofstede 1994) 10 5.3 Trompenaar's 7 Dimensions 11 5.4 Triandis' Framework 12 5.5 GLOBE- Robert House of Wharton School 13 5.6 Summary of Common dimensions 14 6. Implementation of Cross-Cultural Training Strategies 15 6.1 A
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Cultural Frameworks: Useful Tools When Going International
Cultural Frameworks: Useful tools when going international Contents page Introduction 3 1. Introduction 3 2. Going International 3 3. What is Culture? 4 4. The Expatriate 5 5. Cultural Frameworks 7 5.1 Kluckhohn amd Strodtbeck’s Framework 7 5.2 Hofstede’s Framework (Hofstede 1994) 10 5.3 Trompenaar’s 7 Dimensions 11 5.4 Triandis’ Framework 12 5.5 GLOBE- Robert House of Wharton School 13 5.6 Summary of Common dimensions 14 6. Implementation of Cross-Cultural Training Strategies 15 6.1 A
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Organizational Culture in Smu
Organizational Culture The organizational culture in SMU is marked by its distinguished, competitive environment where students have a strong desire to gain experience, are vocal, highly motivated and versatile individuals. Such an organizational culture is illustrated by its elements, the espoused values. SMU’s espoused values consist of SMU’s vision, mission, strategic goals and CIRCLE values . These espoused values in essence, describe the culture in SMU as a distinguished, research centered institution, with the students
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Native American Culture
In Native American culture, the red is the color of faith, and represents communication. The short story The Red Convertible by Louise Erdrich is more than an emotional story about the lives of two Chippewa brothers who grew up together on an Indian reservation in North Dakota. Erdrich uses metaphor, symbol, vivid imagery and a simple writing style to allow the reader to understand the text while also providing the opportunity to read a lot
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Globalization Case - in Praise of Cultural Imperialism - Article Review
Globalization is a global process that connects countries with the action of sharing economies through business and trade. In the article, "In Praise of Cultural Imperialism", David Rothkopf argues that Globalization is something positive and does not harm people, rather is it useful for them. He agrees that it is not something that is threatening to one's or a nation's identity, and it creates more similarities and common lives between people all around the world.
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What Is Culture?
Culture as a complex word contains various definitions. In its origins the word itself comes with the word civilization from latin word cultura which refers to the cultivation of the soil. Cicero mentioned the term "culture animi" meaning "cultivation of the soul" in his Tusculan Disputations. He used the word with an agricultural metaphor to describe the development of philosophical soul. We can also identify culture as the unity of thoughtful mechanism of a society,
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Nike Company Marketing Strategy and the Differences Between Different Culture
1. Introduction It has been acknowledged, business environment has became more complex. As a result, an increasing number of companies or organisations have paid more attention on their business strategies, of which marketing strategy could be one of the most vital tactics. In addition, if companies or organisations want to get high performance in this complex environment, an excellent marketing strategy could help them to occupy a big marketing share. Furthermore, the marketing strategy also
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Conflict Based on Cultural and Civilizational Differences in 1990s
How many conflicts do you think occurred in the 1990’s? Do you think that the majority were based on cultural and civilizational differences? Samuel Huntington in his article, The Clash of Civilizations, certainly predicted that to be the case. However, in an analysis done by Jonathon Fox from 1989 to 2002 he concluded that the increase in cultural and civilizational conflicts Huntington predicted had not come true. His data showed 2 clashes had taken place
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Indian Culture in America
There is a growing and thriving population of Asian Indians in America today. Historically most cultures who have immigrated to the United States have made attempts to assimilate to Western cultures and traditions. With Indians, even with the young people, their culture is celebrated in many ways. This is done in many ways such as retaining their cultural rituals, religious occasions, food and dance as part of their everyday life. Cleansing is of paramount importance
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Detection of Bacteria in Platelet Concentrates Prepared from Spiked Single Donations Using Cultural and Molecular Genetic Methods
Detection of bacteria in platelet concentrates prepared from spiked single donations using cultural and molecular genetic methods (7 words) Bacterial contaminated blood units, especially platelets, can lead to serious transfusion complications. The most severe cases will eventually lead to death. Unfortunately, they account for the second mortality rate behind blood transfusion in the US. Thus the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) implemented a rule from March 2004 insisting that the blood service should detect
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Diversity in the Workplace: Tom's of Maine Purity of Spirit
1. How should management accommodate a variety of conflicting spiritual perspectives in the workplace? An employer is required by law to reasonably accommodate a religious request unless the request presents undue hardship on the business. The trick is to make sure that the organization allows for each religious request on an equal basis. A good example of working to avoid the tensions and conflicts that might arise by mixing religion and work is the Ford
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The Cutes Behind Popular Culture Japan
The Cutes behind popular culture Japan General topic: Japanese cute culture Question: Why cute culture can be so adopted by Japanese? How is cute culture represented in Japanese daily life and symbolized ? The cute culture in recent years really is a “good culture” for the growing path of Japanese youth? The world youth has be fascinated by Japanese popular culture including manga, Hello Kitty and charming and trendy products, such as with Japanese girl’s
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The Cross-Cultural Communication
1. Introduction (business opportunity) 2. Reply: E-commerce a) Website's description b) E-commerce & business : what type of e commerce? 3. Strategic impact -> marketing & sales -> a new way to sell => high payoff project. 4. Identify the value added of IT a) Thanks to Porter's competitive forces model b) Thanks to Porter's value chain modelAs our world becomes increasingly interconnected, people increasingly encounter problems when communicating with people from other cultures. This
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Tourism Society and Culture: Study the Relationship Between Tourism and Culture
Since the creation of paid holiday and disposable income, tourism and travel has become increasingly popular, and with the development of various forms of communication and globalization, the world now appears to be at the tip of our fingers. We lose the notion of boundaries as we get virtually closer to places on the other side of the globe and with the birth of low-cost transport, leading to strong marketing strategies so as to lower
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Brahman and Atman and Their Similarities to Western Culture
As we have seen throughout the varying religions, each culture although varies in its beliefs, have similar ultimate goals. Hinduism is no different. Their beliefs are somewhat of a mix between Taoism and Buddhism. Their beliefs are very open ended, and they really give complete freedom of worship. There is no one correct way to be a Hindu, and their core beliefs they all share are their dharma, karma, and samsara. The Hindu's beliefs of
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Culture Case
Culture is defined as “specific learned norms of a group’s attitudes, values, and beliefs.” (Daniels, Radebaugh, and Sullivan (DRS), 2011, p.795) Merriam-Webster defines diversity as “the condition of having or being composed of differing elements” (Merriam-Webster Inc, 2012) Therefore, cultural diversity is the condition of having or being composed of specific learned norms of a group’s attitude, values, and beliefs. Culture plays a significant role in business. It affects business competition, processes, and expenditures. Managers
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Comparision of the Mexican and Austrian Culture According to Hofstede
In Mexico you can find numerous different cultures. The most important natives are the Indigenas which can be divided into Nahuas, Otomis, Mayas, Zapotecas, Mixtecos, Tzeltales and Tzotziles. They all still have their own culture and own language which formed today’s Mexican culture. (cf. Advameg, 2012, n.p,) The author will not focus on the different Indian groups but rather on the general Mexican cultural aspects. 1. Demography Mexico´s population is rich of different cultures and
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Impact of Culture on Business: A Comparative Study Between Egypt and Ecuador
“Impact of culture on business: A comparative study between Egypt and Ecuador” By Humberto Wilfrido Tomalá Lainez It is a fact that nowadays the world is changing due to globalization*. And all this brings changes on corporate culture, business rules and trade. As we know, there are many things like culture, economy, politics, etc. that impact the working of international businesses in today's world. When working in the global commercial environment, knowledge of the impact
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Culture Analysis Trompenaars
Culture Analysis Trompenaars / Hofstede on the example of Mexico and Spain By increasing influence of today's internationalisation of markets, business activities and business portfolios of companies have change over the last decades. Therefore more and more enterprises operate worldwide and expand to foreign countries to stay competitive in the long term. It is not sufficient for an executive just to settle in a foreign country and force collaboration. A behaviour which is common in
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Communication and Pop Culture
“Purple Haze” was a song written in 1966 by Jimi Hendrix. It was first performed in 1967 (Wenner 1). When Hendrix performed this song at Woodstock in 1969, he was wearing earrings, tight, blue bellbottom pants, and a white jacket that had a lot of fringe and showed his stomach. He also had an afro with a hot pink scarf wrapped around his head. He played the electric guitar throughout the entire song and he
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What Does the Collapse of Lehman Brothers Say About the Culture of Wall Street?
People who work on Wall Street are different than the other part of the world workforce. They usually have graduated the top business and economics schools in the world and have the self-confidence of people who have the whole globe in their hands. Well this is not far from the truth, because Wall Street controls the money flow around the world. Those people decide on the lives of thousands of people, by making them rich
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Walmart - History, Culture, Swot, Goals
History and Corporate Culture Walmart’s history can be traced as far back as to May 9, 1950 when Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart, opened his first retail discount store in Bentonville, Arkansas under the name Walton’s 5 & 10. After establishing a well-known brand name, Mr. Walton founded the first Walmart store in 1962 in Rogers, Arkansas. Just six years later (1968) Walmart expanded outside of Arkansas to Sikeston, Missouri and Claremore, Oklahoma. On
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Developing Cross-Cultural Capability
Developing Cross-cultural Capability Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary 4 2. Introduction 4 3. Research Question 5 4. Literature Review and Discussion 5 4.1 Edward T. Hall's Three Dimensions 6 4.2 Geert Hofstede's Five Dimensions 7 4.3 Fons Trompenaars' and Hampden-Turner's Seven Dimensions 9 5. Analysis and Key Findings 11 5.1 Characteristics of These Cultures 11 5.2 Key Findings 12 6. Recommendations 15 7. Conclusion 16 8. References 17 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A high-tech
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Considerations of an Ipo
Considerations of an IPO By Taubman, Louis E. 1 of Kogan & Associates, L.L.C. The decision to take a company public in the form of an initial public offering (IPO) should not be considered lightly. There are several advantages and disadvantages to being a public company, which should thoroughly be considered. This memorandum will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of conducting an IPO and will briefly discuss the steps to be taken to register an
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Disney Culture Case Study
What kinds of cultural challenges do companies face when expanding into foreign nations? Culture is one of the biggest challenges in an international market. Foreign countries place a very high value on their culture. Even bigger than culture though is religion. For example if you are trying to market beef in India would it be successful? No, because cows are considered to be sacred and it is highly against a Hindu's religion to eat beef.
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