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Comparison of Germany-China on the Basis of Geert Hofstede's Dimensions of National Culture

Author : Madeline Gremme
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3656964831
Total Pages : 22 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (569 download)

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Book Synopsis Comparison of Germany-China on the Basis of Geert Hofstede's Dimensions of National Culture by : Madeline Gremme

Download or read book Comparison of Germany-China on the Basis of Geert Hofstede's Dimensions of National Culture written by Madeline Gremme and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2015-05-21 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2013 in the subject Sociology - Culture, Technology, Peoples / Nations, grade: 3,0, University of applied sciences Dortmund, course: Interkulturelle Kompetenzen, language: English, abstract: Coming across the term culture it is most certain that people tend to think immediately of the picture they have already created in mind towards the other culture. Comparing east to west while talking to other people within my family and my class I got usually the same answers: “China – isn’t it the country were lots of people live like ants, drinking tea and eating almost everything, mostly rice and even your dog – with chopsticks, driving with their bicycle through the streets smiling all the time; no matter what weather they have?” Unfortunately I do not know any Chinese people but the prejudices about Germany are widely known. Germany is the country with less people than China. Germans love to grump about the weather when it is raining, they love to drink beer and eat Bavarian veal sausages. In fact the prejudices of Germany mostly deal with the Bavarian part of Germany leaving the impression within peoples mind that all Germans are wearing a Dirndl all day and are distinct individuals. Having a look at the above mentioned images, illustrating people’s usual thoughts of the other culture towards a certain topic it is more a generalized attitude towards a certain country or culture. Today people define the term culture very differently. If they are asked “What does the term culture mean?” we can hardly get exact answers. In fact culture can be expressed in different ways. It can be seen in the language of a country, in its history and art but also in food, music and education. These things are all visible for our eyes but what about cultural behavior and ways of thinking? How do different cultures express their emotions and how are they living together? All these factors in one are illustrating a certain view on a culture for us.

Cultural differences between Germany and China. Geert Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory

Author : Lorraine Möller
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3346574512
Total Pages : 27 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (465 download)

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Book Synopsis Cultural differences between Germany and China. Geert Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory by : Lorraine Möller

Download or read book Cultural differences between Germany and China. Geert Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory written by Lorraine Möller and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2022-01-18 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2014 in the subject Cultural Studies - Empiric Cultural Studies, grade: 1,3, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Deutsches Institut), course: G.3 Einführung in die interkulturelle Kommunikation und den Kulturvergleich, language: English, abstract: In order to explain the differences between German and Chinese culture and how these can be illustrated with the help of Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory, chapter 2.1 begins with an introduction to the concept of culture and the concept of cultural standards. This is followed by a differentiation between German and Chinese cultural standards. Since Hofstede's model works with so-called cultural dimensions, Chapter 2.2 deals with the intention and problems of cultural dimensions and names other cultural studies that have experienced great resonance and impact alongside Hofstede. The actual differentiation between German and Chinese culture, which is presented here primarily in the context of the corporate and family context, takes place in Chapter 3. To build up a basic understanding of Hofstede's work, important cornerstones of his study are outlined in Chapter 3.1. In the next step, the differences between German and Chinese culture are shown in Chapter 3.2 based on Hofstede's five cultural dimensions. In Chapter 4, Hofstede's study is critically appraised, with a focus on praise received, criticism experienced and its overall relevance in comparative cultural research. The thesis concludes with a summary and outlook in Chapter 5.

Business Cultural Differences between China and Germany

Author : Tom Praxenthaler
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3668687277
Total Pages : 14 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (686 download)

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Book Synopsis Business Cultural Differences between China and Germany by : Tom Praxenthaler

Download or read book Business Cultural Differences between China and Germany written by Tom Praxenthaler and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2018-04-20 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2018 in the subject Communications - Intercultural Communication, grade: 1,7, Fresenius University of Applied Sciences Munich, language: English, abstract: China is one of the biggest markets worldwide and thus the objective of many expanding German companies. In order to enter a new market, socio-cultural conditions always have to be taken into consideration. Chinese particularities in the context of communication, relationships or Guanxi and social reputation were observed in this work. Subsequently, cultural differences between China and Germany were compared according to Hofstede’s cultural dimensions Power Distance, Individualism vs. Collectivism, Masculinity vs. Femininity, Uncertainty Avoidance and Long-Term vs. Short-Term Orientation. As shown in the course of this work, there are multiple differences in every dimension between these two cultures. In order to perform business in China, German companies have to adapt to the given circumstances. Only with careful handling of the cultural differences, economic success can be achieved.

China and Germany. Business Cultural Differences based on Hostede and Trompenaars

Author : Lucy Ter-Minassian
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3668980055
Total Pages : 22 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (689 download)

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Download or read book China and Germany. Business Cultural Differences based on Hostede and Trompenaars written by Lucy Ter-Minassian and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2019-07-12 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2019 in the subject Communications - Intercultural Communication, grade: 1,0, Fresenius University of Applied Sciences Hamburg, language: English, abstract: The following work aims to highlight cultural differences between Germany and China and their relevance for international relations. It will also give recommendations for business negotiations between German and Chinese parties. After this introduction a definition of culture follows and the reader is introduced to two different models that help develop an understanding of cultural differences. The first one is the model of cultural dimensions by Geert Hofstede, the second one is the model of cultural dimensions by Fons Trompenaars.

Cultural Differences in Managing Cross-Cultural Interaction between German and Chinese Employees

Author : Laura Schiffner
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3656355665
Total Pages : 25 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (563 download)

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Book Synopsis Cultural Differences in Managing Cross-Cultural Interaction between German and Chinese Employees by : Laura Schiffner

Download or read book Cultural Differences in Managing Cross-Cultural Interaction between German and Chinese Employees written by Laura Schiffner and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2013-01-21 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2012 im Fachbereich BWL - Unternehmensführung, Management, Organisation, Note: 2,0, Technische Universität Carolo-Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig, Veranstaltung: Topics in Intercultural Communication, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: The Chinese market is one of the most successful developing regions of the world. Today, it offers enormous possibilities for (German) companies to invest in this market i. a. though the delegation employees to China as well as the integration of Chinese employees in Germany. Due to the skill shortages it will become more necessary than ever to recruit high potentials, to transfer and to share knowledge about a certain business unit.Integrity and commitment are the most essential factors for a successful cooperation and teamwork within the company as well as for company`s success. Therefore it will be necessary to have a cooperative atmosphere with a mutual cultural understanding. Every employee “must use cross-cultural skills” (Adler 2002: 136). As Adler mentioned, organizations consist of work groups which form the organization structure. The quality of these teams depends on cultural heterogeneities and its productivity and performance “depends on how well the team works together and uses its resources to accomplish the task” (Adler 2002: 139). This goal can only be reached by understanding foreign cultures and using diversity. Diversity implies differences in “preferences, habits, languages and cultures” (Guirdham 2005: 305). Multinational working groups und cultural diversity can be the key for a much higher effectiveness and success than homogenous teams. To develop an understanding for this purpose, Hofstede`s dimensions will be considered and analyzed, esp. against the background of Doing Business. Although, Hofstede`s concept of culture will be the basis for this work but moreover, the works of Adler, Guirdham, Beamer/Varner and Hall/Hall will play an additional role in this paper. This work will focus on multinational companies only, since the importance of intercultural business and cultural diversity is very high in contrast to domestic, multidomestic or multinational companies (cf. Adler 2002: 134). The following work shows the different cultural concepts in China and Germany and its relevance for a successful business, good collaboration and teamwork. Hofstede`s dimensions will be explained and applied in different contexts, by way of using different examples of employee participation, work-related behavioral patterns and conflict solving in organizations of different cultures. The examples refer to settings in organizations in Germany and China.

Cultural Dimensions: The Five-Dimensions-Model according to Geert Hofstede

Author : Anja Dellner
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3656725691
Total Pages : 22 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (567 download)

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Book Synopsis Cultural Dimensions: The Five-Dimensions-Model according to Geert Hofstede by : Anja Dellner

Download or read book Cultural Dimensions: The Five-Dimensions-Model according to Geert Hofstede written by Anja Dellner and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2014-09-03 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2009 in the subject Cultural Studies - Basics and Definitions, grade: 1,3, Dresden Technical University, language: English, abstract: Be it in the business world, as a traveller, trying to master a foreign language, or to teach it, nowadays we meet people of foreign cultures more frequently than this was the case just 50 or even 100 years ago. Even though linguistic difficulties are often surmountable through English as lingua franca, meeting people from cultures we are unfamiliar with bears the potential for many misunderstandings. These in turn quite often lead to lack of understanding, conflict, even political disaster, like in 2005 with the Danish caricature scandal involving the newspaper Jyllands Posten, when a fundamentalist Muslim cleric from Egypt living in Denmark felt offended and ridiculed in his religious beliefs by caricatures featuring Mohammed. The Islamic world thereby rallied to the case, and did not only react with outrage and boycott, but with violent attacks, in the course of which 140 people lost their lives and several hundred were injured. Milder reactions, like rejection and hidden resentment are, however, the more common outcomes due to intercultural misunderstandings. How otherwise would there be stereotypes mostly carrying negative connotations, like the obedient Chinese, the superficial American, or the super-punctual German lacking humor? The Dutch anthropologist and cultural scientist Geert Hofstede suggests that the reason for such misunderstandings is a culturally divergent, often concealed moral concept with a direct impact on human actions and thinking. Hofstede has devoted himself to this issue and has developed a model based on a long-time study, elucidating peculiarities of and differences between national cultures in comparison. Thereby Hofstede classified national cultures according to five pillars, also called dimensions, which dependent on the nation vary markedly and in his study are set in relation to each other. The subject and the goal of this assignment is to present the main features of Hofstede’s Model of the Five Dimensions of National Cultures. Following, the practical applicability of this model is briefly discussed.

Improving the Cooperation of a Mixed Brazil-China Project Team

Author : Lars Auerbach
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3656852952
Total Pages : 21 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (568 download)

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Book Synopsis Improving the Cooperation of a Mixed Brazil-China Project Team by : Lars Auerbach

Download or read book Improving the Cooperation of a Mixed Brazil-China Project Team written by Lars Auerbach and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2014-12-03 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2014 in the subject Communications - Intercultural Communication, grade: 1,7, University of Applied Sciences Essen, language: English, abstract: As members of the BRICK states Brazil and People`s Republic of China are highly influential countries within this community of emerging markets. In contrast to several relationships of other countries the political and economical relationship of Brazil and China is quite young and it is not in line with the early period of industrialization. The formal relationship has been established in 1974, since it had ended with the Chinese revolution. Although the relationship is young, both countries have developed a remarkable business in the 21. Century. In 2009 China has become the largest commercial partner of Brazil. Yet the relationship does not only show it`s good sides, actually there are tensions in the relationship. Due to cheap Chinese imports, the Brazilian industry has is struggling with unemployment partly caused by Chinese low cost production. Besides that the economical relationship is quite asymmetric, as Brazil does mainly export basic raw materials and agricultural products and receives in return industrial and technological goods. It is interesting to recognize the behavior of politicians and industrial leaders due to their competition on one hand and their relationship on the other. This is why Brazil`s and China`s relationship is an interesting topic for research. The following term paper analyzes, describes and compares the differences in culture on the base of the dimension theory of Dutch scientist and researcher Geert Hofstede.

International strategic alliances and cultural diversity - German companies getting involved in Iran, India and China

Author : Daniela Heidtmann
Publisher : Diplomica Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3842864272
Total Pages : 125 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (428 download)

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Book Synopsis International strategic alliances and cultural diversity - German companies getting involved in Iran, India and China by : Daniela Heidtmann

Download or read book International strategic alliances and cultural diversity - German companies getting involved in Iran, India and China written by Daniela Heidtmann and published by Diplomica Verlag. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Business is increasingly affected by the impacts of globalization. The technological progress, as well as monetary systems have made prices comparable beyond borders. If German companies want to withstand the global competition, they have to develop sustainable internationalization strategies. Since the risks of entering into a strategic alliance are comparatively low in contrast to other internationalization options, this topic has gained in importance. But a sound preparation is inevitable in order to succeed. While technological and economical risks of alliances can be reduced easily by a solid preparation, the social risks are highly dependent on the individuals involved and thus hard to prevent. Especially in international strategic alliances including the additional complexity of different national cultures, social problems can be of high importance. German companies which prefer to enter into foreign markets should carefully get acquainted with the foreign country?s cultural norms and values. Up to today, many approaches have been made to define culture and various studies have been performed driven by the desire to understand and provide explanations for cultural differences. The results of those studies can be used to evaluate the impacts of a national culture and its specifics on strategic alliances. Yet, a theoretical study of a foreign culture cannot replace practical experiences. However, it can provide a starting point which helps to understand and accept the behavior of a foreign culture. Research results provide a good foundation for the identification of basic assumptions which underlie a foreign national culture. The general framework of another culture can be investigated, understood, and even be learned to a certain extent. Nevertheless, nothing can substitute personal experiences with another culture and its specific beliefs and values. Due to the enormous population, especially in China and India, broadly diversified cultural norms and values according to cultural subcategories can be presumed. As the volume of international trade is likely to further grow, German companies will be faced with internationalization strategies also in the future. If they want to gain a sustainable competitive advantage while going international, German companies will continuously be forced to deal with cultural matters. A broadly diversified workforce will contribute to this understanding and hence to the international success. Nevertheless, the cultural values and beliefs of a nation cannot be completely generalized. Rather, geographical differences and other cultural subcategories have to be borne in mind. Some studies about cultural differences have already included such approaches to regional or religious differences, but further research is necessary in this field. Yet, social risks in international strategic alliances which are related to the individuals involved can never be excluded altogether.

The Entrance in Foreign Markets in the Field of Biotechnology and the Consideration of Socio-Cultural Particularities

Author : Annike Stahl
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3640586433
Total Pages : 29 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book The Entrance in Foreign Markets in the Field of Biotechnology and the Consideration of Socio-Cultural Particularities written by Annike Stahl and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2010 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: "noch nicht bekanntgegeben", University of Cooperative Education Stuttgart, language: English, abstract: For many years now China represents one of the most popular target markets of the internationalisation of enterprises. The speed of economic development and social changes of China during the last years is indeed enormous and far above average. Today China is already the second largest economic nation and for many years receives the highest foreign investments worldwide. In 2002 China became Germany's biggest Asian trading partner taking the leadership over from Japan. Additionally 2012 shall be the German-Chinese cultural year. A comparable rapid change and development can be seen in the field of biotechnology. Over the last few years biotechnology became more and more important, popular and underwent a tremendous boom. Pharmaceutical industry is a sunrise industry, especially the biopharmaceuticals, which just starts its large-scale industrialization process. Many large biotech and pharmaceutical companies are strengthening their presence worldwide and have already entered the Chinese market - Roche, Novartis, GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer, to name but a few. Among these as well BASF operates a joint venture together with the Chinese enterprise Sinopec for the production of high-quality chemical products and polymers. This seminar paper evaluates possible market entry strategies for the small and medium enterprise MediGene AG into China taking account of socio-cultural particularities. In the second chapter this seminar paper gives an insight into the characteristics of the Chinese culture and the biotechnological market in the People's Republic of China. The subsequent third chapter contains information about the products and today's internationalisation of MediGene. The fourth chapter is addressed to the different market entry strategi

Cultural Differences in Daily Business Life Between Germany and Sweden

Author : Yvonne Tornow
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 366811675X
Total Pages : 23 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (681 download)

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Download or read book Cultural Differences in Daily Business Life Between Germany and Sweden written by Yvonne Tornow and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2015-12-28 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2011 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, , language: English, abstract: This seminar paper deals with Sweden and Germany as negotiation partners from a German perspective. Although one would assume quite various similarities between these countries due to geographical proximity and same origin of language, they are indeed quite different – an issue also investigated by Eoro Vaara. The aim of this paper is to show that even slight or subtle differences in cultural patterns should be considered. Therefore only who can communicate without cultural misunderstandings can experience successful cross-cultural negotiations. Sweden has been chosen since there is a lot of research about cultural differences between American, Asian and Arab countries, but hardly any regarding inter-European. Another reason is also because of personal experiences in Sweden and with Swedish friends. It was challenging to investigate in a country, which does not seem to be culturally much apart from Germany. After a short introduction, the second chapter gives the reader a definition for culture and an overview of Hofstede’s model of dimensions. This chapter also presents the different kind of cultures from a German and Swedish perspective. Therefore the third chapter deals with negotiations between Germans and Swedes while doing business. This paper ends with the chapter “conclusion”.

Marketing in the 21st Century

Author : Bruce D. Keillor
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313086435
Total Pages : 1127 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Marketing in the 21st Century written by Bruce D. Keillor and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2007-07-30 with total page 1127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marketing is the crucial connection between company and customer; no enterprise can expect to succeed without a substantial investment in its marketing efforts. Not surprisingly, marketing is one of the core areas of study in the hundreds of business schools and MBA programs around the world, and a vital department of virtually every business. This dynamic set showcases the most current trends, issues, ideas, and practices in marketing, especially as the field evolves in the context of globalization and advances in technology. From branding to public relations, e-tailing to customer-retention strategies, overseas expansion to promoting sports products, Marketing in the 21st Century covers the full spectrum of marketing-related issues, in their business and cultural contexts. Written by leading academic thinkers and business practitioners, the four volumes highlight emerging and innovative practices, illustrated through examples from around the world. Volume 1, New World Marketing, provides insights and tools for conducting business internationally, with emphasis on market research, market entry, and distribution strategies, and coverage of emerging markets, including China, India, and Eastern Europe. Volume 2, Interactive and Multi-Channel Marketing, explores the impact of new technologies on acquiring and retaining customers, including discussion of direct and interactive marketing techniques, customer data analysis, and ethics in marketing. Volume 3, Company and Customer Relations, deals with such issues as reputation and trust building, relationship marketing, sales management, and customer privacy. Volume 4, Integrated Marketing Communication, covers consumer demographics, multi-media communication strategies, and micromarketing. Collectively, these volumes represent the state of the art in the field. They are an essential resource for anyone studying, teaching, researching, or practicing the art and science of marketing.

Managerial Styles

Author : Veronika Minkova
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 365604760X
Total Pages : 41 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book Managerial Styles written by Veronika Minkova and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essay from the year 2009 in the subject Communications - Intercultural Communication, grade: 1,3, Furtwangen University; Villingen-Schwenningen, language: English, abstract: The paramount goal of intercultural management is to revise organizational patterns in order to provide an understanding of the different approaches used by managers worldwide. Identifying significant differences in management in Germany and China is established through comparison of socio-cultural and managerial variables. Chinese leadership is characterized by more authorial rather than participative management style. This is explained by Chinese historical and cultural background. The Confucius heritage, legacy of communism, synthetic view of the world and interrelatedness of life in China are some of the essential determinants of managerial styles and social roles at all. Rationalism and objectivism, search for certainty, traditional individualism and analytical thinking are some of the key variables to shape the German managerial styles. Socio-cultural differences are examined in terms of way of thinking and perception of the world; contextual meaning and degree of group-orientation. Managerial differences are divided into three categories: organizational structure, managing processes and interpersonal relations.

Culture's Consequences

Author : Geert Hofstede
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 9780803973244
Total Pages : 620 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (732 download)

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Download or read book Culture's Consequences written by Geert Hofstede and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2001 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The publication of this second edition of Culture's Consequences marks an important moment in the field of cross-cultural studies . Hofstede's framework for understanding national differences has been one of the most influential and widely used frameworks in cross-cultural business studies, in the past ten years' - Australian Journal of Management

The Chinese Story in Global Order

Author : Chen Liu
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811990204
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (119 download)

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Download or read book The Chinese Story in Global Order written by Chen Liu and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-06-29 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a historical review of the transformation of China’s image around the world since the 1978 Reform and Opening Up. Based on a synthetic model that the author constructs for evaluating national images, together with a historical review and quantitative analysis, it discusses the issues and challenges confronting China’s image around the world since the Opening Up. To help rectify the situation that most of the research on China’s reform efforts focuses on hard power (esp. economic power), this book, which mainly focuses on China’s soft power, reviews and assesses its global image from the three perspectives of politics, economy and culture. In the process, it sheds valuable new light on the presentation of China’s image and the world’s perceptions of China.

Cultures and Organizations: Software for the Mind

Author : Geert Hofstede
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071505687
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (715 download)

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Download or read book Cultures and Organizations: Software for the Mind written by Geert Hofstede and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-10-03 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The landmark study of cultural differences across 70 nations, Cultures and Organizations helps readers look at how they think—and how they fail to think—as members of groups. Based on decades of painstaking field research, this new edition features the latest scientific results published in Geert Hofstede’s scholarly work Culture’s Consequences, Second Edition. Original in thought and profoundly important, Cultures and Organizations offers vital knowledge and insight on issues that will shape the future of cultures and nations in a globalized world.

Culture's Consequences

Author : Geert Hofstede
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 9780803913066
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Culture's Consequences written by Geert Hofstede and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1984 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his bestselling book Culture's Consequences, Geert Hofstede proposed four dimensions on which the differences among national cultures can be understood: Individualism, Power Distance, Uncertainty Avoidance and Masculinity. This volume comprises the first in-depth discussion of the masculinity dimension and how it can help us to understand differences among cultures. The book begins with a general explanation of the masculinity dimension, and discusses how it illuminates broad features of different cultures. The following parts apply the dimension more specifically to gender (and gender identity), sexuality (and sexual behaviour) and religion, probably the most influential variable of all. Hofstede closes the book

Portugal and Germany: Geert Hofstede's Five Cultural Dimensions

Author : Miguel Fonseca
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3656599505
Total Pages : 13 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (565 download)

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Download or read book Portugal and Germany: Geert Hofstede's Five Cultural Dimensions written by Miguel Fonseca and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2014-02-20 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2013 in the subject Communications - Intercultural Communication, grade: 1,3, University of applied sciences Dortmund, language: English, abstract: The political situation between Portugal and Germany is very solid and is based on a broad basis. The governments of the two countries work very closely together and in the majority of political aspects, concerning the European and the international policy, they agree with each other. The Portuguese economy depends a lot on tourism, most of the tourists came from Germany and France. Each year millions of tourists from different countries with different cultures visit Portugal for holidays and it is interesting to find out, whether the different cultures modify the Portuguese way of life and what influences the many cultures have. This is why Portugal and it's culture is an interesting topic for the research and investigation. The following term paper explains, describes and compares the difference in culture between Germany and Portugal.