Cultural Environment Flashcards
define the cultural environment
(institutions + basic values & beliefs) of a group of people
the values and beliefs that are difficult to change are the core ones
what is the challenge with the cultural environment?
most of the cultural beliefs are hidden, so it is hard to detect them
define culture (in general, not as a part of BE)
= product of human thought and work
what does culture have an impact on in the company? (4)
- higher cross-cultural risk
- language structure
- religion structure
- managerial decisions
what are the 6 elements of the Hofstede model of culture?
- individualism/collectivism
- power distance index
- masculinity/femininity
- uncertainty avoidance/acceptance
- long-term/short-term orientation
- indulgence/restraint
what is the Hofstede’s model based on?
global research of organisations and cultures
where is individualism highest and where lowest?
highest is in the US, collectivism is highest in China
where is the power distance the highest and where the lowest?
highest in Russia, Eastern Europe
lowest in the US, Canada, Australia
which countries are the least torelable of uncertainty and which are the most?
least torelable (high uncertainty avoidance): Eastern Europe most tolerable: China
which countries still prefer masculinity over femininity in business?
China, Mexico, Europe, northern South America
which countries are most long-term oriented?
China, Russia, Eastern Europe
Which part of the world is most indulgent and which one most restrained?
indulgent: Americas
restrained: Asia, some of Europe
what are 6 elements of culture?
- values
- customs
- religion
- perception of time and space
- materialism
- education
which parts of culture are observable? which can’t be seen?
behaviours are observable, while beliefs and core values cannot be seen
what is the difference between internal and external culture (perspective of an individual)?
internal is unconsious and difficult to change. It’s learned implicitly and the knowledge is subjective.
(external is the opposite)
