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OCSALS 2014

OCSALS 2014. Group Project Orientation II Aug 29, Fri Mohammed Ahmed. Cross-cultural concepts & frameworks. Culture. Beliefs, values, & norms. # “4”. The “head”. values. Norms. Why do Japanese bow? Why do Japanese take their shoes off before going inside?

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OCSALS 2014

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  1. OCSALS 2014 Group Project Orientation II Aug 29, Fri Mohammed Ahmed

  2. Cross-cultural concepts &frameworks

  3. Culture

  4. Beliefs, values, & norms # “4” The “head”

  5. values

  6. Norms Why do Japanese bow? Why do Japanese take their shoes off before going inside? Why are people from certain countries always late? Why do Americans talk to strangers in public? Why do Japanese students remain silent when the teacher asks a question?

  7. Cross-cultural frameworks

  8. People Time & Space Environment

  9. Cross-cultural frameworks High and low context cultures (Hall) Cultural dimensions (Hofstede) Types of cultures (Lewis)

  10. High Context Low Context Hierarchical Collectivism Indirect & implicit Relational Non-verbal Circular Flat Individualism Direct & explicit Factual & logical Verbal Linear

  11. Cultural dimensions: Work-related values (Hofstede) • Power Distance • Individualism • Masculinity • Uncertainty Avoidance • Long time Orientation (Pragmatism) • Indulgence

  12. U.S.A. http://geert-hofstede.com/united-states.html

  13. Australia http://geert-hofstede.com/australia.html

  14. Mexico http://geert-hofstede.com/mexico.html

  15. China http://geert-hofstede.com/china.html

  16. India http://geert-hofstede.com/india.html

  17. Japan http://geert-hofstede.com/japan.html

  18. Cultural Types: The Lewis Model

  19. Multi-Active Linear- Active Reactive

  20. Linear-active: Cool, factual, decisive planners Multi-active: Warm, emotional, talkative, impulsive Reactive: Courteous, amiable, accommodating, compromiser, good listener

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