kluckhohn and Strodtbeck

Question 1

What did LuckHohn and Strodtbeck study?

Answer 1

Value orientations. The theory that there are universal problems, and that one culture will favor one solution

Question 2

What is Human Nature (legal system: should we punish or should we rehabilitate?)

Answer 2

• Basically good: rehabilitate
• Mixture of good and evil: be imprisoned, but still get help

Basically evil: be punished

Question 3

What is the relationship between human and nature

Answer 3

• Humans dominate: we take over land, nature must take way for us. Birth control

Harmony exists between the two: incorporating nature within human actions

Nature dominates: we should make way for nature. If our house is flooded, we will just rebuild.

Question 4

What are the relationships between humans

Answer 4

• Individual: me, my work, being accountable for myself
• Group oriented: take care of the extended family, team, tribe

Collateral: connection beyond the living and the ancestor. The day of the dead

Question 5

What is the preferred personality

Answer 5

“doing”: stress on action: keeping busy, being productive, associated with specific carriers

“Growing” stress on spiritual growth: building and keeping relationships

“Being”: stress on who you are: experience, being present,

Question 6

Time orientation

Answer 6

• Future orientated: western culture, look towards the future. Long term planning
• Present oriented: live in the here and now. Not planning, lack of concern

Past oriented: look towards the past to influence the present and the future. Learn from history. In Europe, history contributes to the decision making