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General information Guangzhou -CHINA

General information Guangzhou -CHINA. Cross-cultural Analysis. Hofstede : c ulture is the “software of the mind ”. Source: Hofstede , 2011. Theorists’ observations. Hofstede. Source: French, 2010; Hofstede , 2011; Kohun et al, 2007, Luthans and Doh , 2009. .

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General information Guangzhou -CHINA

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  1. General information Guangzhou -CHINA

  2. Cross-cultural Analysis Hofstede: culture is the “software of the mind” Source: Hofstede, 2011

  3. Theorists’ observations Hofstede Source: French, 2010; Hofstede, 2011; Kohun et al, 2007, Luthans and Doh, 2009.

  4. Theorists’ observations Hofstede Germany China Small Power Distance Large Power Distance Individualist Collectivist High Uncertainty Avoidance Low Uncertainty Avoidance Long-term Orientation Medium-term Orientation Source: Eurochambres Academy, 2011; French, 2010; Hofstede, 2011; Kohun et al, 2007, Luthans and Doh, 2009.

  5. Germany China Trompenaars Germany China Edward Hall Source: Broda, 2011: Forbes, 2011; Geng, 2010; Hutchings, 2004; Gesteland, 2005.Hutchings et al, 2004; International Business Culture; 2011Luthans, F., and Doh, J., 2009; Medlock Method, 2011

  6. Business Practice Differences GERMANY CHINA Source: Gibson, 2010; Kwintessential, 2011; Lau, 2007; Selmer, 2005; Wang, 2011

  7. Female managers China Germany Source: Gunkel et al, 2007; Krieg, 2006

  8. Top 10 coping strategies • Have patience. • Do not under estimate the importance of “Guan xi” - use group members to introduce yourself to others. • Show modest behaviour and respect to elders - “saving face” is considered more important than the truth. • Ask senior management to make announcements to groups. • Enthuse how the overall group can benefit from change. • Do not single members out, group harmony is key. • Be explicit with your instructionsand check understanding. • Anticipate others are likely to invade your space. • Do not take offence if colleagues seek decisions from males • Source: Bing 2010; Burke, ; Castle, 2008; Chen and Partington, 2003; Dereksy, 2011; Hodgetts et al, 2006; Kwintessential, 2011; Sartor, 2007; WorldBusinessCulture.com, 2011.

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