Jun
06

Working in a Multicultural Environment “National Influences” part 4

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Culture on a national level: Individualist and Collectivist Societies What are the differences between individualist and collectivist societies? Well it is “I” v.’s “We”. In individualist societies the wife and kids need me to support them v.’s in collectivist, the ‘extended’ family, parents, uncles, aunts etc., who will protect me in exchange for my loyalty.… Continue reading »

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Jun
04

Working in a Multicultural Environment Predispositions continued part 3

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As I mentioned a study by Hofstede perhaps it wise to at least look at his work on cultures. Although I think it is best to make judgments on individuals as individuals it is at least worth considering the issues that give each of us a propensity to behave in a certain manner. Again I… Continue reading »

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