International Management 8th Edition by Fred Luthans,Jonathan Doh

Exercise 1

What is meant by the term culture ? In what way can measuring attitudes about the following help to differentiate between cultures: centralized or decentralized decision-making, safety or risk, individual or group rewards, high or low organizational loyalty, cooperation or competition? Use these attitudes to compare the United States, Germany, and Japan.Based on your comparisons, what conclusions can you draw regarding the impact of culture on behavior?