Dissertations / Theses: 'Cultural dimensions Hofstede'

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Le, Thanh, and Luz Bruno Picasso Wejrot. "Global competitiveness, human capital, and Hofstede’s cultural dimensions: Does culture influence national competitiveness?" Thesis, Blekinge Tekniska Högskola, Institutionen för industriell ekonomi, 2016. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:bth-13238.

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National economic competitiveness is a major concern to governments, firms, and individuals in an increasingly globalised world. Culture is known affect economic competitiveness, but there is little existing research that links Hofstede’s cultural dimensions with the Human Capital Indicators in the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Index. U-blox is an international firm with offices around the world. The firm has grown through acquisitions and has become a key player in the wireless communication and positioning semiconductors business. The chosen topic will study the cultural aspects of a selected group of u-blox subsidiaries. The values in a workplace are in fact influenced by culture and by their human capital. Using Hofstede’s dimensions to analyse the cultural factors, it is possible to study the international context of the human capital in each subsidiary by using reliable international indicators provided in the Global Competitiveness Index.

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Andersson, Evelina, Linda Hedlund, and Hanna Skoglund. "Att anpassa eller inte? : En kvalitativ studie om butikskommunikationen anpassas till ett lands kultur." Thesis, Linnéuniversitetet, Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF), 2016. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-54069.

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Titel: Att anpassa eller inte? En kvalitativ studie om butikskommunikationen anpassas till ett lands kultur. Problemställning: Examensarbetet är inriktad på följande problemställning: Hur är butikskommunikationen anpassad till kulturen i Sverige. Syfte: Syftet med detta examensarbete är att analysera om butikskommunikationen anpassas till ett lands kultur. Avgränsningar: För att få studien mer fokuserad har avgränsningar utförts. Då butikskommunikation är ett brett ämne har författarna valt att rikta butikskommunikationen på modebranschen, där Företag A och Företag B utgör exempel för denna studie. Metodik: I denna uppsats har en kvalitativ forskningsmetodik genomförts. Där vikten på ord och tolkning vid insamling samt analys av data haft relevans. Studien har resulterat i en abduktiv forskningsansats där tillvägagångssättet har varit flexibelt då studien har uppvisat en blandning av deduktion, induktion samt inslag av iterativt pendlade mellan empiri och teori. Metoden är baserad på observation där två företag används som exempel. Observationerna har varit av blandad karaktär, där den mest centrala delen var att studera fenomenet butikskommunikation i sin rätta miljö. Slutsatser: Studiens slutsats visar på hur butikskommunikation är anpassad till kulturen i Sverige. Detta göras genom att ta kulturens beståndsdelar i beaktning. Vad gäller till exempel språk, färgers kulturella betydelser, traditioner och högtider. Studien har även påvisat att genom specialexponering av säsong och högtid kan värderingar med mera kommuniceras tydligt. Butikskommunikationen anpassas genom att visa en förståelse för en kulturs etnicitet. Studiens slutsatser visade också på att företag anpassar sin butikskommunikation genom att ta hänsyn till Hofstede´s kulturdimensioner att undvika osäkerhet, individualism och kollektivism, maskulinitet och femininitet samt långsiktigt- och kortsiktigt inriktning Title: To adapt or not? A qualitative study of visual merchandising adapted to a country's culture. Research question: The study is aimed at reviewing the following issue: How is visual merchandising adapted to the culture of Sweden? Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyse if visual merchandising are adapted to a county’s culture. Limitations: To achieving a more focused study, limitations were carried out. Because visual merchandising is a wide subject, the authors choose to focus on the fashion industry. Two companies, Company A and Company B are made as examples for this study. Method: In this study a qualitative research method was applied, where words and the interpretation in the collection of data and the analysis of it, had an important relevance for this study. The study had an abductive approach. The study has shown a mixture of deduction, induction and elements of an iterative change between empiricism and theory. The method was based on the observation of two companies that were made as examples. The observations were of mixed characters, but the most central part was to study the phenomenon of visual merchandising in the right environment. Conclusion: The study concludes how visual merchandising can be adapted to a country’s culture. This can be done by taking the cultural elements into consideration. With the regard of language, cultural meaning of colors, traditions and celebrations. The study has also shown that the visual communication can be more clearly communicated through special displays of seasonal and celebration products and values. Visual merchandising can be adjusted to a culture by showing an understanding of a culture’s ethnicity. The study also concludes that companies can adapt their visual merchandising by taking into account Hofstede's cultural dimensions to avoid uncertainty, individualism and collectivism, masculinity and femininity and long- versus short-term orientation.

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Lee, Sara Isabel. "Power Distance in Mormon Culture." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2015. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/4413.

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Religion consists of humanity's beliefs, cultural systems, and worldviews of existence (Geertz, 1973). Its function is not merely a system of symbols that people act according to, but also the establishment of powerful, pervasive motivations in the society. This study intends to analyze the connection of religion and culture by using one of Hofstede's cultural dimensions, power distance (the extent of how power is accepted and expected to be distributed in the society). In this analysis, the researcher investigated the PDI (Power Distance Index) within the Utah Mormon culture. Researcher also compared the PDI scoring of Utah Mormon culture to the general US culture, as well as the PDI in Catholicism and Protestantism culture. The results showed that the unique Mormon cultural region in Utah has the lowest PDI in comparison to the US national culture and that of general Protestant and Catholic communities. This outcome is contrary to the general characterization of power in Utah Mormon culture. The result of this study raised more questions than answers. Although several factors and characteristics that contribute to the low PDI in Utah Mormon society, as well as its implications have been analyzed, the researcher found that this contradiction of the PDI scoring is related to Hofstede's original work. This study is challenging Hofstede's way in treating culture and its components as homogenous. Thus, each fragment of culture needs to be investigated as a separate entity. The study of power distance in Utah Mormon culture indicates how a society can understand its own characteristics and how it can communicate more effectively with other societies with different backgrounds or different PDI based on these characteristics. This study can educate people concerning how Mormons interact and perhaps might even, to a certain extent, at least, explain the conflicts in the society itself. Additionally, the results of this research can be a new contribution to the literature for this field and can further the research in verifying the characteristics of a given society.

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Hammarlund, Tim, and Viktor Sjunnesson. "Where do we draw the line? : how far different cultures are willing to adopt the concept of the sharing economy." Thesis, Högskolan Kristianstad, Fakulteten för ekonomi, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hkr:diva-19689.

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In the recent decades a new type of economic system based on collaborative consumption has increased in popularity. The new cost competitive model challenges the traditional business model that has fueled the hyper consumption, which the 20th century is known for. This research focuses on how national cultures impact the development of this new economic system, in order to understand how much people of different cultures are willing to share. A conceptual model was created to try to understand cultural influence on sharing. Hofstede’s cultural dimensions have been used to measure and compare the empirical data, that was collected through five focus groups representing four different countries: Sweden, France, China and United States. Out of the six cultural dimensions, it was found that the indulgence dimension together with power distance might influence people’s willingness to share. Indulgence was also found to explain socialization as a motivational factor together with power distance and long-term orientation. In conclusion, four different sharing sectors were analyzed, and it was found that transportation and clothing was considered shareable, disregarding national culture. Accommodation might be dependent on national culture since the focus groups that were supposed to be indulgent showed resistance to share, while the restraint groups showed a greater willingness. Technology was not considered shareable by any group. Furthermore, three motivational factors, that might be depend on national culture, was identified. These are environment, socialization and technology. An additional four motivational factors were identified, but these might be independent of national culture. These four are personal, economical, trust/safety and convenience. Lastly, additional findings showed that similar genders have similar willingness to share across cultures which makes it a topic of interest for future research.

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Hjalmarsson, David Alexandre. "South Korea's Public Diplomacy: A Cultural Approach : The Acquirement of Soft Power." Thesis, Södertörns högskola, Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:sh:diva-22517.

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Public Diplomacy has been around for decades, in some parts of the world more than others. Despite that, research related to public diplomacy has mainly focused on approaches serving governments’ policy concerns. A large part of the research has also surrounded efficiency aspects: the level of impact culminating from public diplomacy activities. This tunnel vision has undoubtedly contributed to the limitation of theoretical and methodological development. From that standpoint, this study attempts to contribute and fill the existing theoretical and methodological gap. The study builds on the research by Yun (2005), directed by J. E. Gruing, and examines the reliability of her framework and sheds light on some potential shortcomings and eventual amendments. Suggesting the convergence of public diplomacy and public relation, the model is composed of two theoretical frameworks. Public diplomacy as the dependent variable is anchored in Grunig’s excellence theory and national culture as determinants (independent variable) is anchored in Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory. As did Yun, the study finds that cultural dimensions as determinants for South Korea’s public diplomacy do not possess sufficient explanatory power to understand South Korea’s public diplomacy management. A historical lens and additional contextual factors would hypothetically better explain Korea’s public diplomacy, paving the way for future studies.

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Veerla, Veena, and Maanasa Subrahmanyam. "Influence of cultural dimensions on Agile team behavioral characteristics." Thesis, Blekinge Tekniska Högskola, Sektionen för datavetenskap och kommunikation, 2011. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:bth-2450.

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Context: Agile methodologies are widely recognized in western countries. From past few years, its practices are being successfully adopted in global settings especially in eastern countries. Across the world, teams are following its values and principles. Are all the teams behaving in the same way? Potential difficulties related to culture arise while implementing agile practices. Due to variance in backgrounds and behaviors, social cliques and issues are likely to be formed between the team mates which become a hurdle. Objectives: The study unravels the list of relationships between the agile team behavioral characteristics and Hofstede cultural dimensions. It also explores whether Indian employees working in an agile environment possess the required behavioral characteristics which are useful for the effective functioning of a team. The other objective of this study reveals the influence of the years of experience of the agile employees on behavioral characteristics. Methods: Data collection processes include a literature review and a web survey. First, in the literature review analysis of the empirical studies from year 1999-2011 was done. The review approach helped in collecting and summarizing the data. The studies were identified from the most reliable and authentic databases that are scientifically and technically peer reviewed such as Engineering village, IEEE Xplore, ACM digital library, Springer Link and Google Scholar. A survey was conducted with 33 practitioners from various multinational organizations in India. Statistical analysis was used to analyze the data. Results: Hofstede’s cultural dimensions had noticeable influence on agile team behavioral characteristics. Although, all the enabler characteristics were not seen in Indian culture, the results clearly show that some of the cultural dimensions are enabling factors to function well in an agile team and some hinder the team effectiveness. The result from the literature review shows the list of relationships between Hofstede cultural dimensions and agile team behavioral characteristics. All team behavioral characteristics were to a certain extent demonstrated by Indian agile employees, which can be known from the survey results. It is also seen from the survey results that, team behavioral characteristics can be demonstrated more effectively by the experienced agile employees. Conclusion: From this study, we have found the relationships between Hofstede cultural dimensions and agile team behavioral characteristics. List of agile team behavioral characteristics which were followed by Indian agile employees were obtained from the survey. We conclude that Indian agile employees were able to demonstrate all the agile team behavior characteristics required for an effective functioning of a team. One more interesting thing which came into our attention, after analyzing the survey was that years of experience of agile employees do have an effect on the employees which influences the demonstration of team behavior characteristics. It was clear that demonstration of these characteristics were not only dependent on individual’s nature but also on the years of experience in agile environment. The absence of relationships which were not found through literature needs to be focused. Hence we conclude that there is a need for conducting even more in-depth surveys and reviews to investigate the unfound relationships.

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Hienz, Nadine, and Lukas Engelhart. "Management of a Cross Cultural Workforce : Case Study at Luleå Tekniska Universitet." Thesis, Luleå tekniska universitet, Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-70577.

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Nowadays, organizations have to deal more and more with cultural diversity concerning their workforce due to globalization. The challenge for these organizations is to manage the cross cultural workforce in an effective way. Therefore, they have to have skills and the necessary knowledge in order to conduct cross cultural management. For this reason, the purpose of this study was to investigate how a cross cultural workforce could be managed effectively. In order to get insights into what differences exist between employees of different cultures, what kind of problems can arise out of these differences and how these problems can be overcome through cross cultural management, a qualitative research approach in form of a case study was conducted. Hereby, interviews with three managers including two head of departments were conducted. These interviews have used the frame of reference as foundation including well-known theories like Hofstede, Inglehart, the eight value orientations, McGregor and some other theories. The statements of the interviews were evaluated and analyzed in order to find answers to the research questions stated in the thesis. The findings of this study show that the management team at LTU is not necessarily focusing on cross cultural differences as the impact is less negative than expected. However, conflicts that still arise do not really seem to have bad consequences at LTU. Therefore, these conflicts can be fixed relatively easy by applying the most important variables connected to encountering cross cultural challenges in the frame of reference. These are: human skills, good communication, creating unity, respect, empathy, body language as well as harnessing differences. Especially the personal attitude as well as the human skills of managers and employees play an essential role.

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McDonough, Suzanne. "Connecting visual design and Hofstede's cultural dimensions the United States, Latin America and Spain." Master's thesis, University of Central Florida, 2011. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETD/id/4981.

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My thesis discusses whether culture can be used to predict visual design preferences in documentation and whether cultures with similar attributes demonstrate similar visual design preferences. The visual design of a document is an important element in effective communication to an audience. If the audience is outside the United States, it is important to understand the attributes of that culture to create documents that are most effective for the audience. Cultural theorist Geert Hofstede describes cultural attributes in terms of six cultural dimensions: individualism versus collectivism, high versus low power distance, high versus low uncertainty avoidance, masculinity versus femininity, long-term versus short-term orientation, and indulgence versus restraint. This thesis explores whether we can identify visual design preferences in high uncertainty avoidance cultures and high power distance cultures, such as Spain and Latin American countries. To explore this topic, a study was done on sample report documents from a single company which operates in the United States, Latin America and Spain. Choosing only one company to collect samples from provided a way of discounting different corporate cultures as an influence on standards, tools and how documents are developed. As a framework for comparison of the documents, Kostelnick's visual design matrix was used to analyze the documents for graphics, data displays, document unifiers, decoding devices, and cuing devices. The results show that some elements of visual design can be predicted by cultural attribute, and there is a correlation between different cultures and their preference for similar design elements. For U.S. technical communicators working on documents for Latin American and Spanish audiences, documents need to be shorter in length with simple data displays and need to use more cuing devices to be effective for audiences in these cultures.; This study also shows that for technical communicators designing documents for audiences in other cultures, studying the audience and the specific attributes of that culture will provide direction on how to design an effective technical document for that audience. ID: 029810073; System requirements: World Wide Web browser and PDF reader.; Mode of access: World Wide Web.; Thesis (M.A.)--University of Central Florida, 2011.; Includes bibliographical references (p. 81-83). M.A. Masters English Arts and Humanities

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Tuna, Neshe. "Culture Matters : Analysis of Culture in Sweden and Finland and Its Influence on Innovation and Job Performance." Thesis, Karlstads universitet, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kau:diva-67890.

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The present paper aimed to study the culture in Sweden and Finland, by analyzing two research centers of one multinational organization in each location. Hofstede’s cultural framework was used as a benchmark for the research. Further, the study investigated the significant impact that culture has on innovation and job performance. To achieve the purpose, quantitative approach was adopted and a self-competition questionnaire was distributed to the employees of both research centers. Two hypotheses were tested concerning with the relationship between any of Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and innovation, respectively job performance. After a regression analysis was conducted, two models were created which described the impact of the cultural constructs. All of Hofstede’s initial four dimensions indicated a relationship with innovation, while only individualism and uncertainty avoidance showed to be significant in predicting job performance. An unexpected result was discovered in the individualism index, which has drastically shifted, putting Finland in the collectivist societies, with Sweden following the same trend. The study’s results should be able to contribute to the better understanding of culture’s influence on innovation and job performance in multinational organizations and help practitioners by demonstrating the importance of considering culture’s effect.

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Kadlec, Michal. "Význam kulturních prvků v marketingu. Kulturní specifika Nového Zélandu." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2008. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-4900.

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This Diploma paper deals with topic of cultural impact on the Marketing. Connections and significance of cultural elements are explored in marketing perspective. The methodical section of this paper is focused on the Culture of New Zealand, when its specific traits are described and main cultural elements related to the marketing are analyzed. In the first part of the paper it discusses the culture in general terms as well-dynamic process and takes up with the main elements of culture. Extraordinary attention is paid to the specific symbolic perception of colours in various cultures as the most important visual factor, which is also connected with the marketing. Theoretical section of this paper is closed up by analysis of the Model cultural dimensions, which was invented by Dutch anthropologist Geert Hofstede. This model provides measurable data about main cultural traits and differences in certain cultures over the World. The Analysis of Hofstede`s model also includes relation to the various religions. The second part of the paper deals with the process of significant culture elements application on the marketing field. Primarily attention goes to the marketing mix and its tools -- product, price, place and promotion. This section defines and explains main aspects and perspectives of multicultural marketing, which are necessary to respect. The final methodical part of this paper focuses on the Culture of New Zealand and its fundamental elements related to the marketing as well. It provides overview of the main culture traits, which are essential to be adapted to launch New Zealand market successfully. Research of the visual symbol perception in Czech and New Zealand culture completes this topic. This was done through questionnaire using cultural based print advertisements. In conclusion it presents summary of the main goals found in this diploma paper.

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Ligabo, Mateus. "Uso de mapas conceituais em associação com o círculo hermenêutico-dialético na construção de conceitos de biologia no ensino médio." Universidade de São Paulo, 2017. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/97/97138/tde-21112017-135543/.

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O ensino de biologia requer ferramentas adequadas para a aprendizagem dos alunos. Argumenta-se que os conflitos diários vivenciados na sala de aula podem ser minimizados ou até mesmo resolvidos através do envolvimento de técnicas de aprendizagem significativas. Para apoiar a aprendizagem significativa surge o mapa conceitual (MC) desenvolvido por Joseph Novak como uma ferramenta para organizar e representar o conhecimento. Há também o círculo hermenêutico-dialético (CHD) que é um método interativo e dinâmico realizado em grupo que permite captar a realidade em estudo, através de uma análise que se configura em um consenso entre os grupos pesquisados. O ambiente cultural, em conjunto com a metodologia de ensino escolhida, pode influenciar a forma como os alunos aprendem. Hofstede apresentou um método de identificação de dimensões culturais: índice de distância hierárquica (PDI), individualismo versus coletivismo (IDV), masculinidade versus feminilidade (MAS), índice de aversão à incerteza (UAI) e orientação de longo prazo versus orientação normativa de curto prazo (LTO). Neste trabalho, estudou-se a construção de mapas conceituais (CM) em associação com uma sequencia didática interativa (SDI) envolvendo a aplicação do círculo hermenêutico-dialético (CHD). Além disso, as dimensões culturais de Hofstede foram verificadas para os estudantes. Os resultados mostraram que as características das dimensões culturais de Hofstede, como o baixo índice de distância hierárquica (-11 pontos) associado a um baixo índice de individualismo (5 pontos) indicaram que os estudantes foram participativos e gostaram de realizar atividades em conjunto. Além disso, os alunos apresentaram índices moderadamente elevados de masculinidade (68 pontos) e orientação de longo prazo (51 pontos), contribuindo para um grupo competitivo e comprometido. Foi proporcionado um ambiente estruturado e motivador em função do elevado nível de incerteza (88 pontos) dos estudantes. Os alunos ensinados usando o método de mapeamento conceitual associado ao círculo hermenêutico-dialético (MC-CHD) obtiveram melhores resultados do que quando construíram os mapas conceituais individualmente. A construção de mapas conceituais associada ao CHD foi estruturalmente mais complexa do que os mapas construídos individualmente. A aplicação do CHD devido à sua própria funcionalidade proporcionou um diálogo motivacional/interativo entre os alunos e professor favorecendo a aprendizagem significativa usando os mapas conceituais. De acordo com a escala de Hake esta proposta mostrou um ganho de aprendizagem a um nível médio. Este trabalho gerou um material complementar ao manual do professor da rede pública do Estado de São Paulo enriquecido com a construção de mapas conceituais e discussões no CHD. Além disso, usando as dimensões culturais de Hofestede. Esta proposta traz uma perspectiva inovadora para o uso do CHD e poderá contribuir para futuros estudos na área de ensino e aprendizagem. Teaching biology requires appropriate tools for student learning. It is argued that everyday conflicts experienced in the classroom can be minimized or even solved through the involvement of meaningful learning techniques. To support meaningful learning emerges the conceptual map (CM) developed by Joseph Novak as a tool to organize and represent knowledge. There is also the hermeneutic-dialectic circle (HDC) that is an interactive and dynamic method carried out in a group that allows capturing the reality under study, through an analysis that is configured in a consensus among the groups surveyed. The cultural environment, together with the chosen teaching methodology, can influence the way students learn. Hofstede presented a method to identify cultural dimensions as power distance index- PDI, individualism versus collectivism-IDV, masculinity versus femininity-MAS, uncertainty avoidance index-UAI and long term orientation versus short term normative orientation-LTO. In this work, the construction of conceptual maps (CM) in association with an interactive didactic sequence (IDS) involving the application of the hermeneutic-dialectic circle (HDC) was studied. In addition, the Hofstede cultural dimensions were verified for the students. The results showed that the characteristics of the cultural dimensions of Hofstede, such as the low hierarchical distance index (-11 points) associated with a low individualism index (5 points) indicated that the students was participative and enjoyed doing activities together. In addition, students had moderately high rates of masculinity (68 points) and long-term orientation (51 points), contributing to a competitive and compromised group. A structured and motivating environment was provided due to the students\' high level of uncertainty (88 points). Students taught using the conceptual mapping method associated with the hermeneutic-dialectical circle (CM-HDC) obtained better results than when constructing the conceptual mapping individually. The construction of conceptual maps associated with the HDC was structurally more complex than the maps constructed individually. The application of HDC due to its own functionality provided a motivational/interactive dialogue between students and teacher favoring meaningful learning by using concept maps. According to the Hake scale, this proposal showed a learning gain at an average level. This work generated a complementary material to the teacher\'s manual of the public network of the State of São Paulo enriched with the construction of conceptual maps and discussions in HDC. In addition, the Hofstede cultural dimensions were used. This proposal brings an innovative perspective to the use of CHD and could contribute to future studies in the area of teaching and learning.

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Veselková, Martina. "Ethics in Advertising. The Comparison of Czech Republic and Foreign Countries." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2008. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-77030.

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This thesis deals with the ethics approaches in advertising in different countries. First of all I describe the culture influence to the ethical values in the countries which need to be respected in the advertising appeal selection especially in the international advertising. In order to identify the concrete ethical values and attitudes in particular countries, the legal regulations and self-regulatiuons rules in advertising were analyzed. Furthermore, I choosed the unethical ads in particular countries and explained that approach through the theory of Hofstede's Cultural Dimension Model. The conclusions of such ethical analysis could be used in the international advertising. For this cross-country ethical comparison was chosen Czech Republic, China, India and Great Britain.

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Křečková, Kroupová Zuzana. "Cultural Specifics of Management in Multinational Companies." Doctoral thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2002. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-77115.

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Nowadays the world is becoming increasingly economically connected, and cultural diversity of employees is gaining importance as a crucial competitive advantage. Cross-cultural communication ability is becoming a key management skill in multinational firms and is equally important for other employees who are exposed to other cultures in the workplace. This work mainly focuses on cultural specifics of management in multinational firms. The goal of this thesis is to discover how different national cultures influence management of people, particularly work relationships, management tools and organization structures. The author discovers this through cultural dimensions that she updates for the Czech Republic and Slovakia for her work using methodology of Fons Trompenaars. The author tests three hypotheses: about the development of preferences of cultural dimensions in time, differences in preferences of cultural dimensions of Czechs and Slovaks and differences in preferences of cultural dimensions based on people's gender, age and the number of years spent abroad. The work also presents mapping of changes of attitudes in specific work and personal situations of Czechs and Slovaks over a period of time. The work additionally analyzes the influence of economic factors on work attitudes and preferences of cultural dimensions and identifies areas of potential conflicts between the cultures of Czechs and Slovaks in the workplace. It also compares results with other researches about cultural dimensions and cultural standards. The work concludes by presenting culturally specific recommendations for management of Czechs and Slovaks.

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Widiyanto, Okky. "The Culture of Leadership : The relationship between national culture and leadership models." Thesis, Försvarshögskolan, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:fhs:diva-4035.

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The objective of this thesis is to discuss the influence of national culture in leadership within military organizations and also to explore the effectiveness of a specific leadership model in a multinational context. Developmental leadership (DL) is a model used by the Swedish Armed Forces (SAF) since 2003. However, the aim is not to answer the question of if a certain leadership model has an effect or not and therefore legitimize or discard the use of it. It rather raises the question of why this leadership model has been chosen to become such an integral part of an organization. This thesis analyzes DL by classifying its components using Hofstede’s theory of cultural dimensions as a basis and compares the results with Sweden’s cultural dimensions to find a correlation. The results show a high correlation between DL and Sweden, but DL does not correlate with Belgium’s cultural dimensions. Sweden’s characteristics are also complemented by empirical data collected for the purpose of this thesis. According to this interview study with Swedish officers, even though DL is not consciously applied to their leadership styles, it coincides with the characteristics of their vision of an ideal leader. Moreover, DL consists of components that are suitable foundations for an effective multinational leadership.

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Neto, Nelson Teixeira Lacerda. "As dimensões culturais de Hofstede e a Política Nacional de Humanização do Sistema Único de Saúde: estudo de caso em um hospital universitário." Universidade de São Paulo, 2017. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/18/18157/tde-25052017-091049/.

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A Política Nacional de Humanização (PNH) basicamente direciona quanto à relação e aos processos de atenção ao usuário. A eficiência da PNH depende da forma como a instituição está estruturada, de quais são seus valores, hierarquias, objetivos, ou seja, da cultura da organização, a qual pode ser considerada conforme as dimensões culturais de Hofstede. Assim, foram elaborados pressupostos que relacionavam as diretrizes da PNH com as características das dimensões culturais de Hofstede, inferindo-se que houvesse: baixa distância ao poder; baixa aversão à incerteza; coletivismo; orientação a longo prazo; feminilidade; e indulgência. Desse modo, para validar essa inferência, primeiramente, caracterizou-se a cultura organizacional de um hospital universitário quanto às dimensões culturais de Hofstede, por meio de dados secundários, aplicação do questionário de Hofstede e de questionário de apoio, com questões abertas, elaborado pelo autor e aplicado para os níveis hierárquicos da gerência e da divisão do hospital. Assim, identificou-se, conforme percepções das gerências, que as dimensões culturais de Hofstede da unidade eram: baixa distância ao poder; baixa aversão à incerteza; coletivismo; orientação a longo prazo; feminilidade; e indulgência. A convergência de resultados indicou a busca da instituição em seguir as diretrizes da PNH, e certa uniformidade cultural, devido, principalmente, ao momento da coleta de dados que foi na transição de gestão, diminuindo a influência de subculturas. Os resultados indicaram uma possibilidade de mensuração da implementação da PNH em uma instituição, a partir da identificação das características culturais de Hofstede, por meio do questionário padrão. No entanto, sugerem-se ajustes para verificar a replicabilidade do pressuposto deste trabalho, como a aplicação do questionário aos usuários e demais funcionários, o estudo em diversas instituições hospitalares e o emprego de outros modelos culturais. The National Humanization Policy (NHP) basically addresses the relationship and processes of attention to the user. The efficiency of NHP depends on the way the institution is structured, what its values, hierarchies, objectives, namely, the culture of the organization, which can be considered according to the cultural dimensions of Hofstede. Thus, assumptions were made that related the guidelines of the NHP with the characteristics of the cultural dimensions of Hofstede, inferring that there was: low distance to power; low aversion to uncertainty; collectivism; long-term orientation; femininity and indulgence. Thus, to validate this inference, we first characterized the organizational culture of a university hospital regarding the cultural dimensions of Hofstede by means of secondary data, the application of the Hofstede questionnaire and a questionnaire of support, with open questions, elaborated by author and applied for the hierarchical levels of hospital management. Thus, it was identified, according to management\'s perceptions, that Hofstede\'s cultural dimensions of hospital unit were: low distance to power; low aversion to uncertainty; collectivism; long-term orientation; femininity and indulgence. The convergence of results indicated the institution\'s pursuit of the NHP guidelines and a cultural uniformity, due mainly to the moment of data collection that was in the management transition, reducing the influence of subcultures. The results showed a possibility of measuring the implementation of the NHP in an institution, from the identification of the cultural characteristics of Hofstede, through the standard questionnaire. However, adjustments are suggested to verify the replicability of the assumption of this work, such as the application of the questionnaire to users and other employees, a study in several hospital institutions and the handling of other cultural models.

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García-Gavilanes, Ruth Olimpia. "User behavior in microblogs with a cultural emphasis." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/287974.

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The main objective of this thesis is to carry out a multidisciplinary study of the behavior of microblog users. To that end we first explore several user behavior patterns employing data mining techniques. Then we use social science theories of culture and socio-economic indicators to better understand differences and similarities of user behavior across countries. We found several insights on user behavior such as (i) social link recommendations made by current friends have a large effect on link formation and the accepted recommendations have more longevity than other links; (ii) as users mature, they evolve to adopt microblogs as a news media rather than a social network; (iii) the collective behavior of users from some countries standout, based on certain special characteristics such as conversations, reciprocity, etc.; (iv) national culture determines the temporal patterns with which users post, or the extent to which they mention, follow, recommend and befriend others; and (v) socio-economic and cultural features improve the prediction of communication strength among users from different countries. El objetivo principal de esta tesis es realizar un estudio multidisciplinario sobre la conducta de los usuarios en microblogs. Para ello primero exploramos varios patrones de comportamiento de usuario usando técnicas de minería de datos. Luego usamos algunas teorías de las ciencias sociales en cultura e indicadores socioeconómicos para comprender mejor las diferencias y similitudes del comportamiento de los usuarios en diferentes países. Encontramos varios resultados interesantes sobre el comportamiento del usuario, tales como, (i) las recomendaciones de enlaces sociales hechas por amigos tienen un gran efecto sobre la formación de enlaces sociales y las recomendaciones aceptadas tienen más longevidad que otros enlaces; (ii) a medida que los usuarios maduran, estos evolucionan a usar los microblogs como un medio de comunicación en lugar de una red social; (iii) el comportamiento colectivo de los usuarios de algunos países se destaca en base a ciertas características peculiares, tales como conversaciones, reciprocidad, etc.; (iv) la cultura nacional determina los patrones temporales con los que los usuarios publican mensajes, o el grado en que se mencionan, recomiendan y siguen los unos a los otros; y (v) las características socioeconómicas y culturales ayudan a mejorar la predicción de la intensidad de la comunicación entre los usuarios de diferentes países.

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Begu, Ciprian S. "Are U.S. and French Cultural Differences Reflected in Advertising Appeals?" Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2008. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1901.

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Using 2 of Hofstede's cultural dimensions (power distance and uncertainty avoidance) associated by the research of Albers-Millers and Gelb with some of Pollay's value appeals used in advertising, this study successfully replicated 3 of 8 dependant relationships when analyzing the content of print magazines in U.S. and France. Going beyond the scope of a highly educated audience in which Hofstede's cultural dimensions were developed and retested, we indirectly found that these 2 dimensions of culture are partially salient in non-business, less elitist environments in the form of value appeals such as "dear", "untamed", "magic", and "youth" reinforcing the idea that cultural differences can sometimes be empirically tested by contrasting these appeals.

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Albloushy, Hayat. "Examining the effects of knowledge, environmental concern, attitudes and cultural characteristics on Kuwaiti consumers' purchasing behavior of environmentally sustainable apparel." Diss., Kansas State University, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/2097/32568.

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Doctor of Philosophy Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design Kim Hiller This study examined the effects of knowledge of apparel and textile (AT) manufacturing’s impacts on the environment, environmental concern, attitudes toward environmentally sustainable apparel (ESA), and the cultural characteristics of adult, female Kuwaiti nationals on purchasing behaviors of ESA. This study was conducted because Kuwait is a large consumer market for apparel goods and there was a gap in the existing literature on sustainable apparel with regards to Kuwait. To measure the independent variables of knowledge related to the environmental impacts of AT manufacturing, environmental concern, attitudes towards ESA, and the cultural characteristics of Kuwaiti women on the dependent variable of ESA purchase behavior intentions, a mixed methods approach was used. This mixed method approach included a survey instrument featuring five different scales to acquire data through quantitative methods on a population of Kuwaitis acquired through snowball sampling. Semi-structured interviews were then utilized to acquire further data for a qualitative data analysis. The results were then analyzed through descriptive statistics, regressions, and coding. The data analysis of the quantitative survey responses of the female Kuwaiti nationals showed that their level of knowledge on the environmental impacts of the AT industry was low, their level of environmental concern was neutral, their ESA attitudes were neutral, and their ESA purchase intentions were slightly positive. Regression results found that environmental concern had no relationship with ESA attitudes, knowledge about AT related environmental issues positively influenced ESA attitudes, and both knowledge about AT related environmental issues and ESA attitudes had a positive influence on ESA purchase intentions. Additionally, the cultural dimensions of the surveyed population showed high power distance and collectivism, low long-term orientation and uncertainty avoidance, and intermediate levels of masculinity and indulgence. The qualitative interview revealed that Kuwaiti culture is strongly influenced by the Islamic religion, and the culture supports high levels of consumerism and ostentatious consumption. A majority of qualitative participants did not express any attitudes toward ESA, and none of the participants had purchased ESA products previously. This could be because female Kuwaiti nationals are limited in their knowledge related to AT environmental risks and are generally unaware of ESA and its purpose. The study’s data could be used to provide educators with information through which to tailor curricula towards the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of Kuwaiti nationals. Additionally, this information could be essential for manufacturers and retailers of ESA products, so that they can produce and sell ESA affectively in Kuwait.

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Silva, Fabiana Carvalho. "Proposta de avaliação formativa aplicando aprendizagem baseada em problemas (ABP) no ensino médio." Universidade de São Paulo, 2017. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/97/97138/tde-21112017-135922/.

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Avaliação de aprendizagem é um tema muito controverso. É um dos maiores problemas no desenvolvimento do processo pedagógico nos diferentes níveis e modalidades de ensino. A avaliação é classificada em diferentes tipos como diagnóstica, formativa e somativa (classificatória). O objetivo da avaliação diagnóstica é descobrir as causas dos problemas de aprendizagem e planejar ações corretivas. A avaliação formativa é usada para monitorar o progresso de aprendizagem do aluno durante a instrução com a finalidade de fornecer feedback contínuo aos alunos e professores sobre o sucesso e ou fracasso no processo de ensino/aprendizagem. A avaliação somativa é dada no final do curso ou unidade de instruções para descobrir qual aluno, até que ponto tem dominado os resultados de aprendizagem pretendidos. Avaliação é uma questão importante discutida também na aplicação de metodologias de ensino como a aprendizagem baseada em problemas (ABP). A ABP é uma metodologia de aprendizagem no qual os alunos encontram-se primeiro com um problema, seguido de um processo de investigação e reflexão sistemático centrado no aluno. Além disso, o ambiente cultural, em conjunto com a metodologia de ensino escolhida, pode influenciar a forma como os alunos aprendem. Desta forma, Hofstede (1980) apresentou um método de identificação de dimensões culturais: índice de distância hierárquica (PDI), individualismo versus coletivismo (IDV), masculinidade versus feminilidade (MAS), índice de aversão à incerteza (UAI) e orientação de longo prazo versus orientação normativa de curto prazo (LTO). Neste contexto, este trabalho teve como objetivo verificar se a ABP poderia promover a integração da avaliação formativa como elemento de redirecionamento e motivação para o processo de ensino-aprendizagem dos estudantes de biologia no ensino médio. Os perfis culturais de Hofstede dos alunos foram levados em consideração durante a aplicação desta metodologia. Esta metodologia foi aplicada para duas salas de aula diferentes durante três bimestres. Os alunos foram avaliados considerando suas atitudes durante a aplicação da ABP e testes escolares. A metodologia ABP integrada na avaliação formativa foi favorecida pela elaboração do formulário de acompanhamento do professor. Além disso, outro formulário auxiliar favoreceu uma rápida anotação do professor sobre o desempenho acadêmico do aluno em ABP. Cada aluno preencheu o seu formulário de autoavaliação, o que contribuiu positivamente para mudar a postura do estudante aumentando o seu interesse durante as aulas. Durante o período de aplicação da metodologia, observaram-se melhoras nas médias dos testes escolares dos alunos a um nível de 95% de confiança. A proposta de integrar a avaliação formativa com a aprendizagem baseada em problemas (ABP) no ensino médio melhorou o desempenho dos alunos também em aspectos comportamentais. Os formulários utilizados neste trabalho foram disponibilizados para serem incluídos no plano pedagógico de uma escola pública do estado de São Paulo para favorecer a avaliação formativa dos alunos. Learning evaluation is a very controversial topic. It is one of the greatest problems in the development of the pedagogical process in the different levels and modalities of teaching. Evaluation is classified into the different types as diagnostic, formative and summative (classificatory). The aim of diagnostic evaluation is to find out the causes of learning problems and plan to take remedial actions. Formative evaluation is used to monitor student\'s learning progress during instruction with the purpose of providing ongoing feedback to students and teachers regarding success and failure of teaching/learning process. Summative evaluation is given at the end of the course or unit of instructions to find out which student, to what extent has mastered the intended learning outcomes. Evaluation is an important issue also discussed during the application of different teaching methodology as problem-based learning (PBL). The PBL is a method of learning in which learners first encounter a problem followed by a systematic, learner-centered inquiry and reflection process. Also, the cultural environment together with the chosen teaching methodology can influence the way of students learns. In this way, Hofstede (1980) has presented an identification method of cultural dimensions: power distance index (PDI), individualism versus collectivism (IDV), masculinity versus femininity (MAS), uncertainty avoidance index (UAI) and long term orientation versus short term normative orientation (LTO). In this context, this work aimed to ascertain if PBL could promotes the integration of formative evaluation as an element of redirection and motivation for the teaching-learning process for high school biology students. The Hofstede\'s cultural profiles of the students were taking account during the application of the methodology. This methodology was applied for two different classrooms during three set of bimester. The students were evaluated considering their attitudes during the PBL application and school tests. PBL methodology integrated into formative evaluation was favored by the elaboration of the teacher\'s follow-up form. Also, another auxiliary form favored a quick teacher annotation about the attitudinal student performance in PBL. Each student had it on self-evaluation form, which contributed positively to change student posture by increasing interest during the classes. During the period of the methodology was applied it was observed an improvement in the averages of the students school tests at a 95% confidence level. The proposal to integrate the formative evaluation into problem-based learning (PBL) for high school biology students improved student\'s performance also in behavioral aspects. The forms used in this work were made available to be included in the pedagogical plan of a public school in the state of São Paulo to favor the formative evaluation of the students.

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Allen, Bobbe McGhie. "Teaching Across Borders: Business as Usual?" DigitalCommons@USU, 2011. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/859.

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The quest to comprehend how cultural differences can impact learning is one of those intriguing challenges that continue to beguile some scholars and educational leaders even at a time that is characterized as globalized. This dissertation is a qualitative case study about teaching to culturally diverse populations and is primarily based on the interviews of seven accountants designated as instructors and the direct observation of those instructors while teaching accounting principles to other accountants. The English language was used despite the fact that all participants, including the instructors, spoke English as a second or third language and came from diverse cultures around the world. It brings to light how an American company (American World Trade or AWT) felt they succeeded in teaching to the diverse population of students though not purposely providing accommodations for the diverse cultural differences in the classroom. During the year 2009, AWT took the materials USU developed around the world and presented conferences in regional offices of Bangkok, Budapest, Santo Domingo, Pretoria, and San Salvador. The pilot study interviews took place at the end of 2009. This study was based on the conference that took place in February 2010 in which 16 of the 70 countries were represented. This dissertation does several things: First, it looks at the cultural dimensions of students and instructors from 16 different countries, in an international setting, and examines if lack of knowledge about cultural dimensions and accommodating for them could interfere with learning. Second, it looks at the strategies and behaviors used by the instructors who were not knowledgeable of cultural dimensions to reveal if they were unconsciously adapting their teaching for the culturally diverse. Third, this study offers an in-depth look at several additional factors, including cultural intelligence (CQ), which could explain their ostensible teaching successes.

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Bráz, Yonara Palmira Romão. "A internacionalização para a europa setentrional : o caso da empresa Ancorpor." Master's thesis, Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/14933.

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Mestrado em Ciências Empresariais Factores como a globalização e consequente liberalização dos mercados levam a que múltiplas empresas tenham de reagir aos novos desafios que lhes são impostas, de forma a que possam contornar a concorrência e permanecer fortes no mercado ou mesmo garantir a sua própria sobrevivência. A internacionalização aparece então como uma das respostas empresariais a estes desafios. O presente trabalho tem como premissa a escolha do país mais adequado, dentro de um grupo de países da Europa Setentrional, para a internacionalização de uma empresa do sector da Geotecnia, onde são tidos em consideração factores como o sector em que a empresa se insere e o grau de receptividade do país para onde se pretende internacionalizar. O projecto funciona então como uma espécie de guideline teórico-prática metodológica para a escolha de um mercado geográfico para onde se pretenda entrar a fim de se realizar negócios. Os dados relevantes ao estudo foram obtidos através da realização de uma entrevista e da técnica de recolha de informação desk research, com ênfase nos instrumentos de apoio à tomada de decisão como o Doing Business, o Enabling Trade Index e as Dimensões Culturais de Hofstede. A escolha final da Suécia como o país mais indicado, após ocupar o pódio nas categorias consideradas mais relevantes, é depois suportada através do uso da conhecida Ferramenta das Distâncias ou Modelo CAGE. Factors such as globalization and the consequent liberalization of markets mean that many companies have to react to the new challenges imposed on them, so that they can circumvent competition and remain strong in the market or even ensure their own survival. Internationalization then appears as one of the corporate responses to these challenges. This paper is premised on the choice of the most suitable country, within the group of countries of Northern Europe, for the internationalization of a company in the Geotechnics sector, where factors such as the sector in which the company belongs and of degree of receptivity of the country in which it intends to internationalize are taken into account. The project works then as a sort of methodological theoretical-practical guideline for the selection of a geographic market where one intends to enter in order to conduct business. The data relevant to the study was obtained through an interview and by the information gathering technique named desk research, with emphasis on tools that support the decision-making process, such as Doing Business Report, Enabling Trade Index and Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions. The final choice of Sweden as the most suitable country, after occupying the podium in the most relevant categories, is then supported through the use of the well known CAGE Distance Framework. info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion

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Brodin, Malin, and Amra Cosic. "Kulturens inflytande på CSR : en undersökning av amerikansk och japansk hållbarhetsrapportering." Thesis, Högskolan i Borås, Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-14370.

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Globalisering och den senaste tidens utveckling av CSR har föranlett ett behov av harmonisering av hållbarhetsrapportering likt rapporter av finansiell karaktär, för att på så sätt främja CSR-arbetet och underlätta vid investeringsbeslut. Idén bakom CSR är till stor del influerad av den anglosaxiska och europeiska syn på rättvisa, demokrati och sociala strukturer. Vad gäller rapportering kring hållbarhet finns ett flertal internationellt accepterade standarder och riktlinjer varav en är GRI. Trots allmänna riktlinjer så kvarstår dilemmat om harmoni då hållbarhetsrapporteringen i grunden skiljer sig åt länder emellan till följd av olikheter i kulturella värderingar. I studien undersöks två länder med olika företagskulturer, närmare bestämt USA och Japan. Utvecklingen av CSR har letts av västerländska länder och företag och är till stor del influerad av den anglosaxiska synen på sociala strukturer. Japan däremot började tillämpa CSR så sent som år 2003 och med dessa olikheter i åtanke är det rimligt att anta att ett universellt tillvägagångssätt av CSR inte existerar. Mot denna bakgrund resulterar studiens syfte i att undersöka om skillnader finns i hur hållbarhetsrapporteringen ser ut länderna emellan och om de i sin tur kan förklaras av de kulturella skillnaderna. I studien tillämpas först en kvantitativ innehållsanalys och därefter en diskursanalys. Utifrån studiens resultat kan det konstateras att båda företagen följer G4:s riktlinjer men de skillnader som framgick var att det japanska företaget rapporterar mer kring social hållbarhet än vad det amerikanska gör. Omvänt rapporterar det amerikanska företaget mer kring ekonomisk hållbarhet än vad som kunde tydas från den japanska hållbarhetsrapporten. Ett försök gjordes sedan att koppla dessa skillnader till kulturella dimensioner genom att analysera retoriken i CSR-rapporterna. Slutsatserna som kan dras av denna analys är att de starka kulturella dragen troligtvis suddas ut till följd av att stora företag blir mer och mer globala. Globalization and the recent evolution of CSR has led to the need for harmonization of sustainability reporting, similar to the harmonization of financial reporting. This would both encourage the engagement for CSR and also facilitate decision making for investors. The idea of CSR is strongly influenced by the Anglo-Saxon and European views of justice, democracy and social structures. Regarding sustainability reporting, there are several internationally accepted standards and guidelines, one of which is GRI. Despite the existence of these guidelines, the dilemma of harmonization remains as sustainability reporting differs between countries due to differences in cultural values. In this study two countries with different corporate cultures will be examined, United States and Japan. The development of CSR has been led by western countries and organizations and is mainly influenced by the Anglo-Saxon view of social structures. Japan, on the other hand, started practising CSR as late as 2003 and with these differences in mind it is relevant to assume that a global course of action does not exist. With this background, the purpose of this study is to examine whether there are differences in sustainability reporting among the countries and if these differences can be explained by their cultural characteristics. The methods used for the study are a quantitative content analysis followed by a discourse analysis. The results from the study show that both companies examined are compliant with the G4 guidelines. The differences that could be found was that the Japanese organization reports more on the subject of social sustainability compared to the American one. Conversely the American organization reports more on the subject of economic sustainability than what could be read from the Japanese CSR-report. An attempt to connect these differences to cultural inequalities was made through an analysis of the rhetoric of the CSR-reports. The conclusion of this discourse analysis was that the strong cultural characteristics might have disappeared due to the fact that large companies become more and more global.

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Faldynová, Lada. "Kulturní aspekty multilaterálního jednání na půdě OSN." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2015. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-206684.

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The Diploma Thesis deals with cultural aspects of multilateral international negotiations at the United Nations. The aim of the work is to describe and compare the cultural dimension of sample of cultures at the UN: Czech, Italian and Swedish culture. Thesis is divided into four chapters. First chapter is theoretical and describes the most important basis for research on cultural dimensions. Second chapter briefly presents the entire UN organization and then focuses on its headquarters in Vienna. Emphasis is placed on the third and fourth chapter. Third chapter characterizes the national cultures from the perspective of cultural dimensions of Geert Hofstede and Fons Trompenaars. Fourth chapter is purely practical. It consists of conclusions of the in-depth interviews conducted with employees of the Permanent Missions to the United Nations. The content of interviews follows the structure of cultural dimensions of Hofstede and Trompenaars and places questions into the working environment of the Permanent Missions to the UN. These findings are at the end of the work compared with the approaches defined by the third chapter.

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Taublerová, Lucie. "Zahraniční politika Japonska a její kulturně-historické determinanty." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2009. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-76501.

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The subject of this diploma thesis is the foreign policy of Japan in the period since the Second World War to the present and its cultural and historical determinants. The aim of the thesis is to identify fundamental cultural and historical factors reflected in Japan's foreign policy and in its behaviour in international relations. The thesis comprises analysis of history, culture and foreign policy of Japan and the connections between them. The thesis is divided into five chapters. The first chapter is focused on the history of Japan. The second chapter concerns Japanese culture and its specifics. The third chapter characterizes Japanese culture using cultural dimensions models by Geert Hofstede and Fons Trompenaars. The fourth chapter focuses on the analysis of Japanese foreign policy. The final chapter attempts to identify the major cultural and historical determinants of Japanese foreign policy.

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Stará, Dominika. "Řízení mezinárodních pracovních týmů." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2013. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-197603.

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The Master's Thesis deals with a management of a particular multicultural team of Bershka division of Inditex company. The aim of the thesis is to evaluate the current situation from the view of the manager of the multicultural team of Bershka and to specify recommendations regarding the aspects of the specific cultural composition of the team. Theoretical part states a concept of working teams with the multicultural aspects, it deals with the cultural diversity and the cultural dimensions of G. Hofstede, E. T. Hall and F. Trompenaars. Analytical part involves the analysis of Hofstede's dimensions to define the cultural differences among the team members. To verify stated hypothesis, the qualitative methods of observation and personal interviews were used. The aim of the thesis is fulfilled by suggesting the specific recommendations for effective management of the team of Bershka.

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Valterová, Jana. "Czech-Scottish Cultural Standards at Work Environment." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2015. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-203789.

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This diploma thesis is focused on Czech-Scottish cultural standards at work environment. The main aim is to define Scottish cultural standards at work environment from the Czech point of view and to compare them with the theory. The thesis begins with the definition of culture, cultural dimensions introduced by G. Hofstede, F. Trompenaars and E. T. Hall and cultural standards by A. Thomas. It continues to the description of Scotland with its geography, history, language, economic situation and various systems in the society, such as the legal system, educational system, health care system, a role of the family and religion. Further, Scottish national identity, key values and traditions are identified and there are added some information about work in Scotland. The thesis then leads us onwards to the determination of eight cultural standards at work environment and six cultural standards connected with the daily life in Scotland based on the qualitative research. The standards concerning work environment are further compared with the theory. At the end of the thesis, there are provided some recommendations for Czechs who are going to work with Scots.

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Dufková, Gabriela. "Česko-britské a britsko-české kulturní standardy." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2012. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-197259.

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Despite a close geographical position to the Czech Republic, there are vast differences between the Czech and British cultures. Commonly after arriving in Britain, many Czech nationals experience a cultural shock and do not understand the behaviour of the British people. The same can be said about Britons arriving in the Czech Republic. This makes it important to understand the cultural differences to help both nationals interact successfully with one another. This Master thesis focuses on cultural standards, a concept made by Alexander Thomas. Therefore, this report aims to define the Czech-British and British-Czech cultural standards, whilst comparing them with the theory and then to apply them in a cultural-historic framework. This report will hypothesise that the defined cultural standards do not differ from the standards analysed within the book by Karel Čapek. Other hypothesis of this thesis is: Many Britons see Czech people as over-caring and anxious. In conclusion to this report, the author will provide recommendations to both Czech nationals travelling to Great Britain and also the same for British descendants arriving within the Czech Republic.

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Zacharová, Barbora. "Talianske kultúrne štandardy pohľadom Čechov a Slovákov a ich vzájomná komparácia." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2014. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-205065.

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The aim of this thesis is to identify and more closely analyse Italian cultural standards, specifically from the perspective of Czechs and Slovaks, who came to a closer and more extended contact with the Italian culture. Identification of these standards was based on in-depth personal interviews and the theoretical part of this thesis. This part is focused on terms such as culture, intercultural communication, culture shock, cultural dimensions and standards. The practical part of this work is dedicated to the research itself and its evaluation as well as Italy per se, its history, culture, economy or demography. This work can also serve anyone in closer personal of professional contact with this culture.

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Pelíšek, Jiří. "Kulturní rozdíly na webu." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2017. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-360280.

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This diploma thesis applies the theory of cultural differences in the web environment. Several dozens of selected websites from various national cultures are evaluated and analyzed. Differences in the web design and marketing communication are studied depending on the culture. The evaluation is based on cultural models of social psychologist Geert Hofstede and anthropologist Edward T. Hall. Research sites are selected from nine cultural clusters according to the Inglehart-Welzel cultural map, based on the World Values Survey data. Other site surveyed includes the world's largem producers in the industry. The authors of this study build on and developed work of Aaron Marcus and Emilie Gould in the web design of Cross-Cultural Strategies for Web Design (Armando Calabrese et al., 2012). The objective of this diploma thesis is to analyze whether cultural differences are manifested on a selected group of websites.

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Kasapoglu, Aylin, and Deniz Kizilca. "Client-Consultancy Relationship in ERP Implementation from Consultancy Aspect: A Case Study in Turkey." Thesis, Linnéuniversitetet, Institutionen för datavetenskap, fysik och matematik, DFM, 2011. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-15044.

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Consultancy practices have significant influence on the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) project success. In this sense, client-consultant relationship comes into prominence in terms of project achievement. Therefore client-consultant relationship needs to be understood in depth in order to strengthen the consultancy practices and eliminate problems between two parties. Hence, in this research client-consultant relationship is examined from ERP consultancy aspect during ERP implementation phase in Turkey. Some factors that influence this relationship is evaluated and existing client-consultant models are analyzed whether they are compatible with the client-consultant relationship within ERP concept. Cultures basis as an influential factor is examined in order to understand this impacts on this relationship. ERP consultancy profile and partially client profile are drawn in order to have deep insight of this relationship.

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Eriksson, Lisa. "Kulturkrockare eller Kommunikationskompetent? : En kvalitativ intervjustudie om interkulturell kommunikation." Thesis, Linnaeus University, School of Social Sciences, 2010. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-8390.

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The purpose of this thesis was to investigate the implications and challenges of intercultural communication. An in-depth study was performed of the perspectives from people who work within an international organization. How they experience cultural differences and how they handle them, in particular when it comes to communication. Also, their perceptions of communicative competence were explored. The study was carried out at Svalorna India Bangladesh, at the Swedish office in Lund. Svalorna’s staff was interviewed on their experiences of intercultural communication. Both employees at the Swedish office and employees on location in India and Bangladesh were interviewed. The method used in the study was qualitative interviews where the interviewees could expand their answers fully as the interview developed. The main theory used was Geert Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, presented in the thesis and considered in the study. It was concluded that being aware of cultural differences and having knowledge of other cultures but also your own is important for understanding the so-called non-verbal communication in an intercultural situation. There are also differences in to what extent a certain culture uses non-verbal communication. Both India and Bangladesh, according to the interviewees, are high context cultures whereas Sweden has a low context culture. All the interviewees had similar experiences when it comes to intercultural communication. A cultural difference in the perception of time is an example of when verbal communication can be inadequate, if one is not aware of cultural differences. Both India and Bangladesh use polychronic time whereas in Sweden monochromic time is used. This is indeed confirmed by all interviewees. Many of Hofstede’s cultural dimension theories are found to be coherent with the results of this study, for example the Individualism.

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Kubiszová, Daniela. "Česko-indické a indicko-české kulturní standardy v pracovním prostředí." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2015. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-203847.

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Nowadays, most of the countries in the world are getting more and more dependent on each other, both politically and economically. Along with that, cultural clash comes inevitably influencing are private lives and working environment. Multinational companies get the opportunity of using the potential of diverse cultural environment which is challenging the managers, and other employees, to increase their competencies. The goal of this thesis is to identify the Indian cultural standards from the Czech point of view and the Czech ones from the Indian point of view. The theory of the thesis is based on cultural models by Geert Hofstede and Fons Trompenaars. The cultural standards are being identified by using the method of critical incidents where the selected respondents are being interviewed. The thesis analyses at which aspects the two examined cultures differ the most and how it influences the working environment and performance. The research results are compared to other theoretical models and the thesis provides recommendations on how to work with the identified standards in order to make the Indian-Czech cooperation as efficient as possible.

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Holenda, Lukáš. "Komparace česko-britských a slovensko-britských kulturních standardů v pracovním prostředí." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2017. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-358992.

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The diploma thesis is focused on identification and mutual comparison of Czech-British and Slovak-British cultural standards at work environment. The main goal of the thesis is to define British cultural standards from both sides, from the Czech one and the Slovak one, and then to compare, whether the information from qualitative research corresponds with theoretical assumptions. The next goal is to find out how much different is the view on this topic from the Czech and from the Slovak perspective, if it is different. At the end of the thesis will be proposed a few suggestions, how Czech and Slovak should prepare for a longer staying in the United Kingdom in order to avoid possible cultural misunderstandings.

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Kvapilová, Kateřina. "Česko-kanadské a kanadsko-české kulturní standardy z pohledu výměnných studentů." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2014. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-204960.

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The aim of the thesis is to identify and evaluate Czech cultural standards from the perspective of Canadian exchange students and Canadian cultural standards from the perspective of Czech exchange students, using the method of cultural standards, which is based on qualitative research through in-depth interviews form. Individual goals of the thesis include comparison of the results with theoretical research and analysis of historical and socio-economic impacts on Canadian culture. In conclusion, the author proposes recommendations for the Czechs and especially the future Czech students who plan to study in Canada.

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Wijkmark, Karl, and Åsa Höjer. "Den Interkulturelle Kommunikatören : En studie av kulturens inverkan på kommunikation." Thesis, University of Kalmar, School of Communication and Design, 2008. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hik:diva-1062.

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AbstractAuthors: Åsa Höjer, Karl WijkmarkTitle: The intercultural communicator. A study of cultures’ influence on communication.Level: BA Thesis in Media and Communication StudiesLocation: University on KalmarLanguage: SwedishNumber of pages: 67Date of seminar: 2009-01-15Advisor: Jens CavallinKey words: Intercultural communication, culture, Hofstede´s cultural dimensions, anxiety and uncertainty, self-confidence, high and low context, verbal and nonverbal communication, Telenor, Pakistan, Scandinavia.Case company: TelenorPurpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate what cultural differences, regarding communication, that are present between Scandinavia and Pakistan. Furthermore the purpose is to illustrate which factors that are important for personnel working for Telenor, that are about to work in a foreign culture, in order to create effective intercultural communication.Methodology: The following study is a case study that has used a qualitative methodology with interviews conducted via e-mail. To be able to interpret and understand human experiences and situations a hermeneutical approach has been taken. Since we have had existing theories which has enabled us to look and test the “real world” a deductive approach has been used.Theoretical perspectives: As a basis for this study lies a cultural theory with focus on Hofstede´s study of specific cultures within nations. Furthermore, theories within the intercultural communication´s area such as stereotypes, high and low context communication, verbal and nonverbal communication have been used. Finally a theory regarding anxiety and uncertainty was applied.Conclusions: By studying the Pakistani culture that is characterized by collectivism, a large power distance and high context communication where the messages are implicit, this study has established that communication is carried out in a rather different way than in Scandinavia. Besides having basic knowledge about the foreign culture, and thereby be able to manage and avoid misunderstandings in the communication, this study has established thatan individual´s personality has a big influence on the effectiveness of the intercultural communication. The person´s cultural background together with his/her individual traits and values creates a personal communication-pattern that is more or less suitable in the intercultural communication encounter.

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YAMAMURA, Jeanne H., Michimasa SATOH, and Yvonne STEDHAM. "Changing Dimensions of National Culture in Japan : Appying the Hofstede Fremework." 名古屋大学大学院経済学研究科附属国際経済政策研究センター, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/2237/11962.

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Carvalho, Ana Carolina da Silva Antunes. "Uso da estratégia \"ensinar ao redor do ciclo de aprendizagem de David Kolb\" em associação com o sistema de resposta interativa (clikers) como instrumento em biologia para o ensin médio." Universidade de São Paulo, 2017. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/97/97138/tde-21112017-142039/.

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O homem produz conhecimentos científicos e tecnológicos que interferem em seu cotidiano. Para que todo cidadão possa compreender como essas novas tecnologias vão afetar a sua vida se faz necessária uma compreensão do conhecimento básico a respeito da genética, dos mecanismos de transmissão das características hereditárias, bem como de genética molecular, da estrutura do material genético, o DNA. Nessa fase, o aprendizado, conforme descrito por Kolb (1984) pode ser compreendido como um processo de ressignificação da realidade, que ocorre por meio da relação dialética entre as experiências anteriores e a reflexão com relação a novas informações adquiridas pelo sujeito. Este mesmo autor, com base nesse processo dialético de aprendizagem, desenvolveu o ciclo de aprendizagem experiencial composto por quatro modelos de aprendizagem: experiência concreta (EC), a observação reflexiva (OR), a conceitualização abstrata (CA) até alcançar a experiência ativa (EA). Por meio dos modelos expostos e da relação dialética entre eles, Kolb desenvolveu categorias de estilos de aprendizagem (acomodadores, assimiladores, convergentes, divergentes) nas quais seria possível verificar o perfil que se adequa a cada fase do aprendizado. O ambiente cultural em associação com o ambiente de ensino estabelece o estilo de aprendizado de cada aluno influenciando no modo de aprender. Desta forma, a cultura e os estilos de aprendizagem caminham correlatos e influenciam no comportamento do aluno. Neste sentido, Geert Hofstede (1980) apresentou um método de identificação de dimensões culturais (distância hierárquica, individualismo versus coletivismo, masculinidade versus feminilidade, aversão a incerteza e orientação a longo prazo). Neste contexto, este trabalho foi desenvolvido com alunos de biologia do ensino médio de uma escola particular de Guaratinguetá-SP para trabalhar o conceito do DNA objetivando especificamente: verificar a existência de predominância de algum estilo de aprendizagem, bem como, detectar a existência ou não de congruência entre os estilos de aprendizagem dos alunos e as dimensões culturais de Hofstede. Foi possível também usar a estratégia \"Ensinar ao redor do ciclo de aprendizagem de David Kolb\" para propor ações de melhoria da qualidade e da aprendizagem. Nesta etapa, utilizou-se o sistema de resposta interativa (clikers). O sistema interativo de respostas é uma tecnologia portátil por meio da qual o professor consegue medir o grau de entendimento dos alunos em sala de aula sobre determinado assunto, de forma imediata. Como resultado tem-se que o grupo de alunos em que a aprendizagem foi baseada no ciclo de David Kolb levando em consideração as atividades baseadas no perfil cultural dos alunos apresentou coeficiente de variação menor do que o outro grupo, ou seja, o desempenho dos alunos foi mais homogêneo em termos de nota, provavelmente pela abordagem baseada nos diferentes estilos de aprendizagem destes alunos. Assim, levar em consideração os estilos de aprendizagem e as dimensões culturais do grupo de alunos contribuiu para praticamente duplicar a média final deste grupo em relação ao outro grupo de alunos. Desta forma, acredita-se que a partir do momento que o professor entender que suas atitudes pedagógicas podem ser alteradas em função do grupo ocorrerá uma aproximação do professor e aluno de uma forma mais significativa para melhorias efetivas na educação de nosso país. Men produce scientific and technological knowledge that interfere in their daily life. In order to have every citizen understand how these technologies will affect their lives, it is necessary a basic genetic understanding, as well as the understanding of the mechanisms of genetic inheritance transmission of traits, molecular genetics and the structure of DNA. In this phase, learning, as described by Kolb (1984), can be understood as a process of resignification of reality, which occurs through a dialectical relation between previous experiences and the thinking regarding new information acquired by the individual. Kolb, based on this dialectical learning process, has developed the four-stage learning cycle: immediate or concrete experience (CE), reflective observation (RO), abstract conceptualization (AC) and the active experimentation (AE). Through the exposed models and the dialectical relation between them, Kolb has developed categories of learning styles (accommodating, assimilating, converging and diverging), in which it would be possible to verify the profile that fits in each phase of the learning process. The cultural environment together with the teaching environment will determine the learning style of each student, influencing his way of learning. Therefore, culture and learning styles are correlated and influence the student\'s behavior. In this way, Geert Hofstede (1980) has presented an identification method of cultural dimensions (power distance, individualism versus collectivism, masculinity versus femininity, uncertainty avoidance and time orientation). Within this context, the current research was developed with biology high school students from a private school in Guaratinguetá - SP, in order to work the concept of DNA, aiming specifically to verify whether there is the existence of prevalence of any learning style, as well as to find out whether the congruence between the learning styles and the cultural dimension of Hosfede exists. It was also possible to use the strategy \"teaching around Kolb learning cycle\" to propose improvement actions in learning quality. This phase used the system of interactive response (clickers). This system of interactive response is a mobile technology through which the teacher is able to immediate measure the students\' level of understanding of a subject in the classroom. As a result, it could be observed that the students who had their learning based on David Kolb learning cycles, taking into account tasks based on the cultural profile of the students, presented a lower variation coefficient. That is, the performance of this group was more homogeneous in terms of grades, which is probably due to the approach based on different learning styles of these students. Therefore, taking into account the learning styles and the cultural dimension of the group of students contributed to increase nearly two times the final average of this group, comparing to the other group of students. It is believed that by the time the teacher understands that his pedagogical attitudes could be modified according to the group, this teacher will get closer to his students in a more substantial way, so as to achieve improvements in the education in our country.

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Segelström, Fabian. "Service Design and Cultural Expectations on Services : Applying Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions to Services." Thesis, Linköping University, Department of Computer and Information Science, 2008. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-15536.

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The notion of service design as a design field has emerged during the last 10-15 years and seems to be growing more and more; a 2007 textbook on interaction design states: “The new frontier of interaction design is services” (Saffer, 2007, p. 174). Since the field is so young, there still are areas which hardly have been explored. One of these is cultural effects on service expectations. This thesis aims to help to fill in the knowledge gap by applying a model of cultural differences. The model used is the one developed by Geert Hofstede, which has been proved to be valid within a large number of varyingfields. This was done through the research question “Is Hofstede’s model applicable to service design in general, and individualization of services in particular?”.The question was explored through two parallel research processes; a quantitative questionnaire distributed via the web and a qualitative evaluation of 47 different service web sites. The qualitative evaluation was done through a new method called Cultural Walkthrough. Four key countries were chosen; the questionnaire was aimed at natives of these countries and the web sites all came from these countries. The countries in question were Germany, India, the United Kingdom and the USA.The results indicate that Hofstede’s model can’t be applied to service design straight off. Neither can they be used as a basis to deem the want for the possibility to individualize services, which seems to be dependent on the individual. The results indicate a large number of interesting questions for further research.

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Čejka, Pavel. "A pilot validation of Hofstede's original 4 dimensional cultural model and its marketing implications from the perspective of the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland." Doctoral thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2014. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-199396.

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The research hopes to provide a deeper understanding of the leading countries in the Central Eastern Europe (CEE) region from a culture sensitive marketing perspective. The aim of this work is to provide a pilot study upon which more critical national culture studies are to be introduced.The purpose of this dissertation is four-fold: 1) To discuss the proper methodology for the research; 2) to replicate the original study in order to suggest the values for the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia; 3) to introduce the marketing application theoretical framework for the original study, and 4) to translate the results to marketing scholars and practitioners.

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Khashman, Nouf. "Investigating the application of Hofstede's model of cultural dimensions to Arabic web interfaces." Thesis, McGill University, 2014. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=123008.

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Culture is argued to be one of the attributes affecting the usefulness and usability of websites. Localizing a website by incorporating culturally appropriate design features helps it to become both more attractive and more functional for its users. The bulk of research in this domain has utilized the influential cultural model of Geert Hofstede. Based on data collected from more than 50 countries and regions, Hofstede proposed a model consisting of five dimensions of national culture by which individual countries could be evaluated. These dimensions comprise: Power Distance, Individualism vs. Collectivism, Masculinity vs. Femininity, Uncertainty Avoidance, and Long-Term vs. Short-Term Orientation. In developing his model, Hofstede examined Arabic-speaking countries, which he amalgamated together into a single region, based on his assumption that those countries had identical cultural traits. This dissertation seeks to explore Hofstede's Model by analyzing Arabic websites with the intent to establish whether his regional model is in fact relevant to individual Arab countries. The research used systematic content analysis of 320 websites from 16 Arab countries, including the countries Hofstede originally used in developing his model. Examination of these sites focused on web design elements which have been proven to be prevalent and therefore good indicators of preferences within a particular cultural group. The results showed that while these websites reflect cultural characteristics as presented in Hofstede's model, they also possessed individual differences, and did not uniformly reflect the design characteristics inferred from the model. These results suggest that Hofstede's model of cultural dimensions does not fully predict the design of Arabic web interfaces, whether these Arab countries are treated individually or as one group in a region. This research has theoretical implications for the application of Hofstede's model in usability research, in addition to methodological and practical implications for the localization and design of Arabic web interfaces. La culture est l'un des attributs qui affectent l'utilité et l'utilisabilité des sites Web. En intégrant des caractéristiques de conception adaptées à la culture, la localisation d'un site Web qui intègre ces caractéristiques rend ce site à la fois plus attrayant et plus fonctionnel pour ses utilisateurs. La majorité de la recherche dans ce domaine a utilisé le modèle culturel influent de Geert Hofstede. Au moyen de ce modèle basé sur des données recueillies auprès de plus de 50 pays et régions, Hofstede a proposé un modèle composé de cinq dimensions de la culture nationale par lesquels ces pays pourraient être évalués. Ces dimensions comprennent: distance par rapport au pouvoir, individualisme contre collectivisme, masculinité contre féminité, évitement-incertitude, et l'orientation à long terme contre celle à court terme. Quand il a élaboré son modèle, Hofstede a examiné les pays arabophones, qu'il a traités comme une seule région sur la base de son hypothèse que ces pays ont des traits culturels identiques.Cette thèse vise à explorer le modèle de Hofstede en analysant les sites Web arabes avec le but d'établir si son modèle régional est en fait pertinent pour les pays arabes pris un par un. Cette recherche a utilisé systématiquement l'analyse de contenu de 320 sites de 16 pays arabes, y compris les pays que Hofstede a utilisés originellement dans le développement de son modèle. L'examen de ces sites a porté sur des éléments de conception de sites Web qui ont été reconnus comme étant répandus et possiblement préférés dans un groupe culturel particulier.Bien que ces sites reflètent les caractéristiques culturelles tel que présentées dans le modèle de Hofstede, les résultats ont démontré qu'ils possédaient aussi des différences individuelles, et donc ne reflètent pas uniformément les caractéristiques de conception inférées à partir du modèle. Ces résultats suggèrent que le modèle de dimensions culturelles de Hofstede ne prédit pas complètement la conception des interfaces web arabes, que ces pays arabes soient traités individuellement ou en tant que groupe dans une région. Cette recherche a des implications théoriques sur l'application du modèle de Hofstede dans la recherche sur la facilité d'utilisation, en plus d'implications méthodologiques et pratiques pour la localisation et la conception des interfaces Web arabes.

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Al-Sharqawi, Salwa Yousef. "Hofstede's cultural dimensions and work-related values in Kuwait : implications for employment policy." Thesis, Bangor University, 2004. https://research.bangor.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/hofstedes-cultural-dimensions-and-workrelated-values-in-kuwait--implications-for-employment-policy(808b604d-408b-493f-a87a-acdca346cd91).html.

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Murzi, Escobar Homero Gregorio. "Understanding Dimensions of Disciplinary Engineering Culture in Undergraduate Students." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/71775.

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The purpose of this study is to understand how engineering students perceive the patterns of culture at the disciplinary level using Hofstede's constructs (power distance, individualism, uncertainty avoidance, and masculinity). The methodology design for this study is mixed methods. More specifically, the design of this study is an explanatory sequential design that begins with the collection and analysis of quantitative data from a version of Hofstede's survey developed by Sharma (2010), followed by subsequent collection and analysis of qualitative data, with the qualitative analysis being informed by preliminary results from the initial quantitative phase. Results from the quantitative study led to a review of the literature regarding Hofstede's main critiques and how other authors have successfully implemented his model in different contexts, and qualitative data collection with semi-structured interviews with undergraduate students. There are three aims of this study, which are addressed and presented in three separate manuscripts. The first aim (Manuscript 1) was identifying if Hofstede's theory of dimensions of national culture can map to academic disciplines. Results from surveying 3388 undergraduate students provided scores on Hofstede's dimensions for each major. Responses matched the national culture of the students rather than the disciplinary culture; therefore, Hofstede's theory didn't map to explain cultural differences in academic majors. The second aim (Manuscript 2) of this study was to review the extensive available literature regarding the critiques of Hofstede's model and its implementation in different settings. Results provided with conceptual, and methodological critiques and misuse of his theory that allowed us to understand the value of his model to understand cultural differences at the national level, as well as the value of the dimensions to inform our qualitative research design. The third aim (Manuscript 3) of this study was to explore students' perceptions of disciplinary engineering culture and how it compared to other disciplines using a qualitative interview protocol that provided rich findings that complement the quantitative results. Results from interviewing 24 students in industrial and systems engineering, electrical and computer engineering, marketing, and industrial design provided with valuable information on how students perceive their disciplinary culture in terms of what it is valued, how they learn, how it is taught, why they learn, how it is going to be used in the workplace, and the reason for select the major. Implications for research and practice in the engineering education field are provided to inform how to make decisions on engineering curriculum, and engineering classrooms and try to find ways to improve some of the issues that engineering education has been facing for the last decades. Ph. D.

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Solomonov, Daniel. "Relationships between Hofstede's cultural dimensions and negotiation strategies : negotiations between Danish and Russian companies /." Aarhus : Institut for Økonomi, Aarhus Universitet, 2009. http://mit.econ.au.dk/Library/Specialer/2009/20040664.pdf.

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Turbak, Karolina, and Uliana Kovaleva. "The Influence of Culture and the Level of Acculturation on the Perceptions of Service Quality among the Customers with Swedish, Polish and Russian Backgrounds. : Study of Swedish Banking Industry." Thesis, Mälardalen University, Mälardalen University, Mälardalen University, 2009. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-6278.

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Date: May 29, 2009Course: Master thesis, EFO705Authors: Uliana Kovaleva, 830906, Karolina Turbak, 850710Tutor: Tobias EltebrandtTitle: The Influence of Culture and the Level of Acculturation on the Perceptions of Service Quality among the Customers with Swedish, Polish and Russian Backgrounds.Strategic question: How important is the customers’ ethnic background, culture and level of acculturation when choosing a provider of financial services?Research questions: If customers with Polish and Russian origin differ in their perceptions of the service quality attributes from Swedish customers, what kind of influence do culture and the level of acculturation have on their perceptions of service quality?Method: Apart from secondary data, the questionnaire results were collected as a source of the primary data. The study was conducted using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The questionnaire results were analysed in SPSS by applying T-tests, and the answers for the open-ended questions were analysed additionally.Theoretical Framework: The theories which were used include service quality dimensions, Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and the level of acculturation. The results of previous studies addressing the cultural influences on the service quality were applied extensively. The theories were chosen according to the purpose of the study and used in analysis in a comprehensive way.Conclusions: According to the study culture and the level of acculturation have influence on the perceptions of service quality. The Polish and Russian customers with the low and medium levels of acculturation have lower overall service quality perceptions compared to the highly acculturated customers with foreign background and Swedish. In particular, the perceptions of assurance and empathy dimensions are significantly different between the studied groups. “The impact of cultural recognition on service‐consumtions among customers in Sweden with foreign background.”

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Nydén, Emma, and Lovisa Svensson. "Transatlantic culture-carriers : A qualitative study on Swedish companies' organisational culture change in the United States." Thesis, Umeå universitet, Företagsekonomi, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-185464.

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All countries have their own national culture, with their own norms, beliefs, attitudes, and values. Every organisation in the world also has their own organisational culture, just like any other social group. Because of the increased globalization throughout the world, more companies are becoming multinational corporations. This means that they go through a market entry process when they enter a foreign market. This can lead to their already established organisational culture being affected by the national culture in the foreign country. The effect of national culture on organisations is a well-researched area. However, the research on how the organisational culture is affected by national culture as an organisation goes through international market entry leaves much to be discovered. The purpose of this thesis was to investigate how, and if the organisational culture of Swedish organisations is affected by national culture when they establish themselves on the United States market. It was also investigated how Hofstede’s five dimensions of culture can aid in the explanation of the potential organisational culture change, and if the index scores of the five dimensions for Sweden and the United States correspond to the differences later indicated by our research. The effect of leadership and market entry strategy on the organisational culture was also investigated. The qualitative data collection in this thesis comes from semi-structured interviews with companies who help Swedish companies in their market entry process, managers of Swedish companies who have established themselves on the United States market, and one human resource manager within a Swedish company which has moved to the United States. This data lays the basis for the results of this study, and we identify themes relevant to the purpose and research question of this study. The conclusion of this thesis shows that the organisational culture of all the companies we have interviewed has been influenced by national culture to some extent. The factors which are identified to have had the largest impact on the organisational culture of these companies are market entry strategy, leadership, and the newly found themes; culture-carriers and laws and legislation. It is also concluded how Hofstede’s five cultural dimensions within organisational culture are affected by the national culture. In the conclusion of this thesis, the importance of the cultural knowledge and awareness of the factors which influence organisational culture possessed by managers is emphasised. Practical and theoretical implications are also provided both for organisations and future research.

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McCollum, Patrick, and David Eriksson. "The Cultural Influence on CSR : An In-depth Analysis of The Relationship Between Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions and Different Types of CSR Engagements." Thesis, Internationella Handelshögskolan, Högskolan i Jönköping, IHH, Företagsekonomi, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-44300.

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Ekroos, Emma, and Camilla Sjöberg. "The effect of management's perception of psychic distance on organizational performance in a foreign market." Thesis, Högskolan i Halmstad, Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET), 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-17851.

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Globalization and global markets are dominating in the today’s business arena. Companies are more often than not required to internationalize and operate in global markets instead of just competing within national borders. Due to the high level of globalization, psychic distance between nations and countries is argued to have decreased significantly. However, underlying national and business culture differences still very much exist and companies must be aware of and take the differences into account in their international operations. For decades cross-cultural science has been guided by Hofstede’s cultural dimensions model and it is widely used to research and describe national cultures and differences between different cultures. Psychic distance concept is one of the most applied constructs of multinational enterprises’ internationalization and it has deservedly attracted a lot of attention within the literature and research of international business. Psychic distance is recurrently utilized when presenting and evaluating differences between a company’s home and foreign market. The general underlying notion of psychic distance is that companies operating in psychically close countries will succeed in their international operations. However, there is an increasing amount of research and literature providing contradictory evidence, referred to as psychic distance paradox. According to the concept of psychic distance paradox, perceived similarities within countries may result in cultural overconfidence and inadequate preparation prior entering psychically close markets resulting in poor organizational performance. The aim of the dissertation is to contribute in the research of the psychic distance concept regarding the existence of the psychic distance paradox and how it appears in the international business. The main focus is on management’s perceptions of psychic distance and how they affect a company’s organizational performance in psychically close foreign market. From the research conducted it can be concluded that the management’s perceptions of psychic distance can essentially affect the company’s organizational performance in a foreign market. In case the management’s perceptions of psychic distance are not in accordance with reality and the differences are overlooked, the company can face difficulties and poor organizational performance even in a psychically close market. The findings of the research provide additional proof to the existence of the psychic distance paradox concept.

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Lertsirimongkolchai, Sirinthip, and Panotporn Phaiboonkit. "Cultural adaptation required for IKEA to increase the organizational effectiveness in Thailand." Thesis, Mälardalens högskola, Akademin för hållbar samhälls- och teknikutveckling, 2010. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-12609.

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Xu, Qiongyan. "Chinese- and English-Language Homepages of Fortune Global 500 Companies: A Cross-Cultural Content Analysis." Ohio University / OhioLINK, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1275592579.

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Nguyen, Thuan Si. "Using Geert Hofstede's cultural dimensions to describe and to analyze cultural differences between first generation and second generation Vietnamese in the Vietnamese Church in America." Thesis, Nyack College, Alliance Theological Seminary, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3707879.

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The purpose of writing Using Geert Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions to Describe Cultural Differences between First Generation and Second Generation Vietnamese in the Vietnamese Church in America is to affirm the existence of cultural differences within the Vietnamese American church between first generation and second generation Vietnamese Americans. The comparison is based on the categories of national cultural values according to Hofstede's research and measurements at the individual level. The acknowledgment of those cultural differences will help church leaders build effective communications and understanding and hence consolidate church unity. Cultural differences between two generations in Vietnamese American church have created challenges in effective communications and in ministries working together amongst the congregation and at the leadership level. Ignorance of those conflicts and neglecting to find solutions make the existing gap broadened and hinder the mission of the church. Drawing from scores Hofstede's study gave for Vietnam and for the US on the five cultural dimensions, the present research showed how close the degree on an individual level for first generation and second generation Vietnamese Christians is reflected the measurement on the national level with respect to each dimension. In order to verify the hypotheses of this research, an instrument called HCD-VCA Survey, tailored for the Vietnamese American church context was created. This tool composed of twenty statements with four statements per each cultural dimension, and had the participant rate every statement on a six-point Likert scale. Each set of four statements and their associated scores considered as subscores was compared between the first generation and second generation group. Result from survey data confirmed the distinct difference of standpoint for each cultural dimension between the first generation and second generation Vietnamese Christians in the church. First generation group tends to more readily accept the high power distance, has tendency toward high collectivism, toward masculinity, stronger uncertainty avoidance, and toward short-term orientation than second generation group. Their standpoints relating to power distance dimension and collectivism/individualism dimension reflected the national cultural values of Vietnam and the US according to Hofstede's research. The findings of present research ascertained the existence of cultural differences between the first generation and second generation Vietnamese Christians within the Vietnamese American churches. This primary issue needs to be acknowledged adequately and studied systematically. It is important for church leaders to have full knowledge of culture-related issues in order to identify any cultural tension encompassed in other problems in the church. Church leaders must find ways to narrow the cultural difference gap between the two generations in order to reinforce church unity. The establishment of English language ministry for young people also needs to be encouraged and supported in every Vietnamese American church.

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