4. Power Distance
• The degree of inequality that exists – and is
accepted by the people with or without the power.
5. Characteristics of PD
High
• Centralized
• Large Gap in Compensation
and authority
Low
• Flatter Organisation
• Supervisors and Employees
are almost equal
7. Characteristics of Individualism
High
• Respect For Privacy
• An Enjoyment of Challenges,
and an expectation of rewards
for hardwork
Low
• Emphasis on building skills and
becoming masters of something
• Work for Intrinsic rewards
8. Masculinity Vs Femininity
• Refers how the society sticks with and
values, traditional male and female roles
• A masculine culture emphasizes status
derived from wages and positions.
• A Feminine culture emphasizes on human
relations and quality of life.
10. Characteristics Of Uncertainty Avoidance
High
• Very formal Business conduct with
lots of rules and regulations
• Need and expect structure
• Difference are avoided
Low
• Informal Business Attitude
• More concern with the long term
strategy
• Accepting of change and risk
11. Long term Orientation
• Refers to how much society values long standing –
as opposed to short term – traditional values
12. Characteristics Of Long Term Orientation
High
• Strong work ethic
• High value placed on education
and training
• Hesitant to introduce changes
Low
• High Creativity and mind set to
introduce change
15. Cultural Pattern Of Japan
• Japanese are a Homogeneous People
• Reject Foreign Influences
• Principles of Wa
• Masculine Culture
• Uncertainty avoidance
19. Cultural Patterns of CHINA
• Investments in work organizations,
both in human and monetary terms
are regarded as long term.
• Four Cultural Characteristics
• Persistence
• Respect for relationship
• Thrift
• Sense of Shame
21. Cultural Pattern Of Mexico
• Collectivism
• Higher Power Distance
• Higher uncertainty Avoidance
• No Value for time
• More Formalities
• Importance towards family
• Negotiation is a long process