Objective: To develop a better understanding of the influence of culture on management. This assignment uses the model developed by cross-cultural researcher Geert Hofstede.
Required: Cultural dimension index scores developed by Hofstede for the United States, Sweden, Mexico and Japan are reported in the table below (1 = the lowest rank; 100 = the highest rank). Read the description of five cultural value dimensions of Hofstede framework in your text and answer the following questions using the information given in the table. Please use attached answer sheet to submit your answers.
1). In which country(ies) do you feel a participative management style would have the greater acceptance? Which country(ies) would be the least accepting? Explain your answer.
2). In which country(ies) would a company policy of financially rewarding individuals on their performance be most effective? Explain your answer.
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USA
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Sweden
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Mexico
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Japan
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Individualism
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91
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71
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30
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46
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Power Distance
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40
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31
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81
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54
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Uncertainty Avoidance
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46
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29
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82
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92
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Masculinity
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62
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5
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69
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95
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Long-term Orientation
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26
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53
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24
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88
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