For this assignment we will be reading, seeing through example and applying the principles of Culture. I have broken down the assignment into three sections to make easier to follow and build upon one another.A. Read Summary: As referenced in our textbook the cultural dimensions help build a foundation of interpersonal and intercultural communication. One scholar in particular, Geert Hofstede, a Dutch Scholar and former IBM employee, is credited for creating the concepts of value dimensions. Though, two more dimensions were added later by other scholars, Hofstede identifies five main spectrums the cultural make-up of each country and region of the world. I listed a concise summary of Hofstede’s five main dimensions below.Individualism (self) vs. Collectivism (group):Individualism: when value is placed on independence and personal achievement. Focus oneself and immediate family is encouraged..Collectivism: when value is placed on group identity, “we” instead of “me.” The focus is on the greater good of the group rather than the individual.High uncertainty vs. Low uncertainty Avoidance:High uncertainty avoidance countries: More rigid life structure.Low uncertainty avoidance countries: Allow more variation in individual behavior.High power vs. Low power distanceHigh power distance countries: people may blindly obey the orders of their superiors and are less likely to question authority.Low power distance countries:. Employees are more likely to question their bosses.Masculine vs. Feminine:Masculinity: the dominant social values are success, money and thingsCountries high in masculinity: People place great importance on wealth. High job stress.Femininity: the dominant social values are caring for others and the quality of lifeCountries high in femininity: great importance on cooperation. Low job stress.Long-term vs. Short-term time orientation:Short-Term: view time as a precious resources.Long-Term: don’t view time as something that ought to be saved, spent, wasted or lost.B. Research: After reading the summary, I want you to go on Hofstede’s value dimension tool and website and compare the dimensions between the United States and any other country of your choice that is on the list to give you a lens of what makes for our cultural similarities, connections and differences. I encourage you to choose a country you would like to travel to one day. You will have to click on the link below and scroll down and type in both countries names to generate the data and comparison.Link: Hofstede’s Value Dimensions Compare Countires ToolLinks to an external site. https://www.hofstede-insights.com/product/compare-countries/C. Apply: Once you visit the website, you will write a 1.5-2 page MLA formatted response answering the following questions.What two countries did you choose?What is the predominant difference between the two countries you have chosen? (Choose one value dimension- Individualism/Collectivism or Power Distance)Reference to the textbook and explain what the textbook states about the value dimensionProvide the numbers between each country (90 vs 23)What is the predominate similarity between the two countries you have chosen? (Choose one value dimension- Individualism/Collectivism or Power Distance)Reference to the textbook and explain what the textbook states about the value dimensionProvide the numbers between each country (90 vs 23)Are there any other distinct obersvations in data that you notice between the two countries you’ve compared? Explain.How would understanding Hofstede’s value dimensions change and impact the way you travel to the other country?What other steps can you take to to prepare well for an intercultural experience by travel or maybe just in a business sense in an intercultural interaction through technology (zoom, etc).
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