In this unit students will learn English vocabulary about intercultural business, with a special focus on Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory.
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Students will learn the following key terms and phrases:
Bias
Collectivistic
Context
Cultural dimension
Ethnocentric
Femininity
Impact
Implicit
Individualistic
Indulgence
Influenced
Long-term orientation
Lose face
Masculinity
Mindset
Norm
Open-minded
Perspective
Power distance
Prejudice
Restraint
Self-reflect
Short-term orientation
Stereotype
Take at face value
Tolerant
Uncertainty avoidance
Universal
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Welcome to the inaugural edition of our company newsletter! This week, we are shining the spotlight on the cultural dimensions according to Geert Hofstede, and how they can be used to help us improve our office culture.
As human beings, it is our nature to make assumptions about one another based on little information. We tend to form social biases, stereotypes and even prejudices that can have a…
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In some cultures hugs are a popular informal greeting, whereas in countries like France kissing each other on the cheek is the norm.
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Akira is an excellent mediator because he's very empathetic and able to look at issues from different perspectives.
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The degree of power distance shows itself as hierarchy in all forms of organizations, be it in a family or a company.
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- How can we as individuals challenge our own biases when interacting with colleagues from different cultural backgrounds?
- Discuss the implications of Power Distance on decision-making processes in organizations.
