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CHINA. BY: Mustafa Butt, Fahad Al Hamar, Jumah Al Qubasi. Introduction. Part A: Information about culture, culture differences, culture shock etc. Part B: Cultural analysis including information about China. The global environment, ecosystem, political system and economic system.
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CHINA BY: Mustafa Butt, Fahad Al Hamar, Jumah Al Qubasi
Introduction Part A: • Information about culture, culture differences, culture shock etc. Part B: • Cultural analysis including information about China. • The global environment, ecosystem, political system and economic system. • Demographics of China. Part C: • Cultural diversity, dimensions, manifestations of China. • Dos and don'ts.
Culture • What is culture? • The word comes from Latin. • Shared with people. • It can be learned. • Means civilization or refinement of the mind.
Cultural Foundations • What are the foundations of culture? • The way people: • Think • Act • Feel • Confrontations
Cultural Differences • What are the cultural differences? • Cultures differ according to region, religion, generation and class.
Symbols Heroes Rituals Values The cultural differences are:
Layers of Culture • What are the layers of culture? • People are carrying different layers corresponding to different levels. • The layers of culture are: • The national level. • The regional level. • The gender level. • The generation level. • The social class level. • The corporate level.
Intercultural Encounter • What is an intercultural encounter • Different phases. • Situations. • The new environment experience.
Culture Shock • What is culture shock? • A situation where the foreigner is not able to adapt or adjust to the new cultural environment. • Stages of culture shock: • Euphoria (The Honeymoon Phase). • Culture shock (The negotiation phase). • Acculturation (The ok phase). • Stable (Reverse culture shock).
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Ecosystem • The ecosystem is made up of: • Land. • Water. • Air. • Surrounding environment – plants, animals, microorganisms. • Mountains • Sacred mountains. • Rivers • The main rivers.
Sacred mountains Emei Shan Bei Heng Shan Himalaya
Sacred mountains Hua Shan Huang Shan
The main rivers. Yangtze River Yellow River Grand Canal Pearl River
Political System • The political system refers to: • Political structure. • Essential laws. • Rules. • State power. • Government.
Economic System • An economic system deals with: • Production. • Distribution. • Consumption of goods and services.
Demographics Of China • The demographics consists of: • The characteristics of an organisation and work group. • The market. • Population. • Data showing income, education etc.
Cultural Diversity • China’s cultural diversity
China's Culture In Terms Of Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions • About china's in terms of the cultural dimensions. • 1. Power – distance • 2. Individualism • 3. Masculinity • 4. Uncertainty avoidance • 5. Long – term orientation
China's Culture In Terms Hofstede's Manifestations • Culture manifestations: • Symbols • Heroes • Rituals • Value
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Conclusion • Finally, this presentation was in three parts: Part A: • Information about culture, culture differences, culture shock etc. Part B: • Cultural analysis including information about China. • The global environment, ecosystem, political system and economic system. • Demographics of China. Part C: • Cultural diversity, dimensions, manifestations of China. • Dos and don'ts.
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