Chat with AIExam 2: Cultural Frameworks: Understanding Differences in Employee Attitudes and Behavior
According to Hofstede's framework, in cultures where uncertainty avoidance is large, people are more likely to feel threatened by risk and ambiguity.
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How might an international manager use the cultural maps Hofstede devised based on the scores for each of his cultural dimensions?
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Answered by Examlex AI CopilotAn international manager could use the cultural maps devised by Hofstede based on his cultural dimensions to better understand and navigate the cultural differences and similarities between different countries. By analyzing the scores for each dimension, the manager can gain insights into the values, behaviors, and communication styles of different cultures.
For example, if a manager is planning to expand their business into a new country, they can use Hofstede's cultural dimensions to anticipate potential challenges and adapt their management style accordingly. They can also use the cultural maps to tailor their marketing strategies, product offerings, and customer service approaches to better resonate with the cultural values and preferences of the target market.
Additionally, understanding the cultural dimensions can help the manager effectively lead and communicate with a diverse team of employees from different cultural backgrounds. By recognizing and respecting the cultural differences, the manager can foster a more inclusive and harmonious work environment.
Overall, the cultural maps devised by Hofstede can serve as a valuable tool for international managers to enhance their cross-cultural management skills, minimize misunderstandings, and maximize the success of their global business endeavors.
If used judiciously, cultural frameworks can prove helpful.
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Which of the following are characteristics associated with people in "feminine" cultures?
(30) What are the primary criticisms of the GLOBE model or cultural framework? How does the GLOBE team rebut these criticisms?
(38) Which of the following accurately describes a cultural framework?
(44) Differences among managers regarding their learning about culture can be attributed to both differences in skills and level of exposure to the local culture.
(32) Which of the following criticisms have been directed at the GLOBE study?
(34) Which of the following is an indicator of how culture shapes workers' views of leaders?
(35) Culture plays a role in all of the following aspects of business except which one?
(42) How does culture impact key work attitudes such as job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and how individuals view leadership?
(34) The most comprehensive and far-reaching efforts to identify cultural dimensions and use them to classify countries is seen in the work of Trompenaars.
(43) Hofstede's most recent modification to his framework was the introduction of a fifth cultural dimension, long-term versus short-term orientation.
(30) Which of the following does not accurately describe Robert Levine's work on the connection between culture and time?
(47) Which of the following statements accurately describes the work attitude known as organizational commitment?
(50) Which of the following is not considered to be a weakness or drawback of Hofstede's framework?
(31) Which of the following statements does not accurately describe Hofstede's culture maps?
(37) Because culture can have roots in historical events, geography, shared traditions, economic developments, language, and religion, among other things, it is constant and unchanging.
(38) The three best known cultural frameworks are those developed by Hofstede, Trompenaars, and the GLOBE team.
(35) International managers sometimes feel a desperate need for tools that can help sort out culture, but only so long as those tools do not oversimplify matters.
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