Cultural Dimensions
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11th Grade
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Jonassah Schliephake
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Cultural Dimensions
course companion p. 209
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Study guide p. 68
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Importance of understanding the culture!
Travelling Abroad
Studying Abroad
culture shock
offend people
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Poll
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Open Ended
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CULTURAL DIMENSION/CULTURAL TRENDS (open the page)
individualism vs collectivism
power distance index
masculinity vs femininity
uncertainty avoidance index
long-term vs short-term
indulgence vs restrains
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Individualism vs Collectivism
Individualism = embrace competition, individuals perceived as unique, more autonomy
Collectivism = identity is connected to social group, relationship with a group is prioritized, competition/personal achievement is not as important (avoid conflict!)
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Power Distance Index (PDI)
High PDI score = hierarchical, tolerate inequalities, unequal distribution of power and influence is welcomed, obey authorities
Low PDI score = cannot tolerate inequalities without justification, equal distribution of power and influence
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Masculinity vs Femininity
High masculinity = achievement, autonomy, competitiveness
High Femininity = caring, cooperation, compassion
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Uncertainty avoidance index
High score = intolerance for ideas & behavior that are unconventional + avoid risk-taking behavior
Low score = tolerance for behavior outside norms & take risks
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Long-term vs Short Term Orientation
short term (high score): honour tradition, social change = suspicion, conservative
Long-term = pragmatic, anticipation for future needs = driving force for change & innovation
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Indulgence vs Restraint
high score: access to enjoyment of natural human drives
low score: restraint-conservative culture in terms of personal gratification
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Cultural Dimensions
course companion p. 209
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Study guide p. 68
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