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Part 2 - Thread
After you have successfully reserved the 3 nations that interest you the most, compare the dimensions of national management cultures with the Hofstede dimensions of management cultures identified in the USA.
Your thread must be placed in the Discussion Board text box and adhere precisely to the following headings and format:
- SECTION I: Dimensions of Management Culture Comparison Chart (refer to https://geerthofstede.com/culture-geert-hofstede-gert-jan-hofstede/6d-model-of-national-culture).
Dimension | Nation 1 | Nation 2 | Nation 3 | USA |
PDI | ||||
IDV | ||||
MAS | ||||
UAI | ||||
LTO |
- SECTION 2: Analysis of Section I Results (500 words)
In your own words, provide and answer to each of the following questions:
- How do the dimensions of management culture of the 3 foreign nations differ from each other?
- How do the dimensions of management culture of the 3 foreign nations differ from the USA?
- How are the dimensions of management culture of the 3 foreign nations similar to each other?
- How are the dimensions of management culture of the 3 foreign nations similar to the USA?
Explanation & Answer
Attached.
Running head: DISCUSSION BOARD 5
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Discussion Board Forum 5
Mexico, Brazil, and Venezuela
Institution Affiliation
Date
DISCUSSION BOARD 5
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Section 1: Dimensions of Management Culture Comparison
Dimension
PDI
IDV
MAS
UAI
LTO
Mexico
81
30
69
82
24
Brazil
69
38
49
76
44
Venezuela
81
12
73
76
16
USA
40
91
62
46
26
Section 2: Analysis
Differences in Dimensions of Management between the Foreign Nations
There are several key differences in management culture dimensions between the three
nations. A key difference is on the Long-term Orientation (LTO) dimension. Venezuela is more
oriented towards the long-term as its score is 16. It is followed by Mexico with 24. Brazil is less
long-term oriented as its score is 44. A second dimension where the difference between the three
nations is significant is the individualism dimension. Venezuela is the least individualistic o...