Cross Cultural Competence Flashcards
When the beliefs and or practices of one culture may not agree with other cultures
Cultural relativism
The Human tendency to negatively judge others cultures, beliefs, and values against one’s own
Ethnocentrism
In ____ power distance cultures the following may be observed; those in authority openly demonstrate the rank, Boss/subordinate relationships are rare, and class divisions within society are excepted
High power distance
What is the type of culture found in most countries other than North America and Western Europe that tends to be more defined by family
Collectivism
What is the type of culture most common in the US and western Europe which does not rely as heavily on family
Individualism