Question

Please answer 2 of the following.

b) What do you think of the various ways to differentiate among cultures?

c) Does any of the cultural difference (power distance, uncertainty avoidance, etc) seem particularly interesting to you?

d) Do you see some inconsistencies based on the discussion of cultural differences and your own practical experience?

e) Do you see any of these cultural differences as you interact with individuals from other societies?

g) What is one general lesson you want to share with the class?

f) Are there any particular social institutions you find interesting?

g) How important is religion to international business? What are your thoughts regarding the various religions?

Answer 1

1. (a). There are various differentiators when it comes to cultural diversity across the globe. Some of these aspects are religious beliefs, eating habits, personality traits, communication beliefs, social standing etc. For example, while it is a common food habit among Asians to eat fast foods such as burgers and pizza with hand, people in Nordics especially Norway use knife and fork to consume these food items.
2. (e). Yes, the cultural differences are quite evident when we meet with people from other societies. For instance, when I last met some clients from China, I realized that it is a fine manner to greet people from China with a gentle shake of the hand or a little nod politely. However, if we meet people from the Latin American region, they like a strong handshake and even a pat on the back as a fine greeting.