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A 3 page paper that reports and discusses how each country scores on Hofstede’s cultural dimensions. The writer gives suggestions for Albertsons human resource operations in China. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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between the two countries in each of the dimensions identified by Hofstede. Each dimension will be described with each countrys ranking reported. * Power Distance Index (PDI). This refers to
the amount of equality or inequality among the people in a society. A high power distance index rating means there are large inequalities of power and wealth in the society
(Hofstede, 2009). The world average is 55. The U.S. scores at about 30 and China ranks at 80 so there is a much greater power distance in China than in
the U.S. * Individualism (IDV) reflects how much a country reinforces individual versus collective achievement. A high score suggests more of a focus on individual rights and individualism (Hofstede, 2009).
The world average is 42. The rank for the US. is over 90 but it is a mere 20 in China. * Masculinity (MAS) is related directly the preference for
traditional gender roles and also to how much power and achievement are emphasized. In high masculinity societies, males dominate the power structure (Hofstede, 2009). The world average is 50,
the U.S. scores at 62 and Chinas ranking is about 68, not much difference. * Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI) reflects how well a society handles ambiguity and uncertainty. A
high score means the country generally has a high tolerance for uncertainty (Hofstede, 2009). The world average is 64. The U.S. rank is about 60 and Chinas rank is about
35. * Long-Term Orientation (LTO) is about how much a society embraces long-term commitments to traditional and forward thinking values. A high rank suggests the country values tradition and a
strong commitment to the society (Hofstede, 2009). The world average is 45. The U.S. ranks at 30 and China ranks at 118. These socio-cultural differences will have a great
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