High-context cultures — communication?
Relies on implicit messages and non-verbal cues.
Low-context cultures — communication?
Uses explicit, direct, and detailed language.
Culture — definition?
Shared, learned behaviors and values of a group.
Social institutions — role?
Shape norms, roles, and societal expectations.
Geography — influence?
Impacts history, technology, and societal organization.
Technology — cultural impact?
Accelerates change but doesn't solve all societal issues.
Culture elements — examples?
Values, rituals, symbols, beliefs, thought processes.
Cultural dimensions — Hofstede's?
Include individualism, power distance, uncertainty avoidance, masculinity.
Negotiation styles — cultural types?
Dignity, face, honor, and consensus-building.
Trust — types?
Relational, transactional, reputational, referential.
Walmart in Germany — challenge?
Cultural misalignment, labor norms, legal restrictions, competition.
Cultural intelligence — purpose?
Understand and adapt to diverse cultural norms.
Values — role in culture?
Guide behavior and judgments within a society.
Rituals — function?
Reinforce norms and mark social transitions.
Symbols — significance?
Convey complex cultural meanings beyond words.
Beliefs — influence?
Shape perceptions and actions based on shared convictions.
Thought processes — shaped by?
Culturally influenced ways of interpreting the world.
Individualism vs collectivism — focus?
Personal achievement versus group harmony.
Power distance — high or low?
Acceptance of hierarchical authority.
Uncertainty avoidance — high or low?
Tolerance for ambiguity and risk.
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