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General information Guangzhou -CHINA

General information Guangzhou -CHINA. Hofstede: Culture is the “software of the mind”. Cross-cultural Analysis. Theorists’ observations. Hofstede. Germany. China. Small Power Distance. Large Power Distance. Individualist. Collectivist. High Uncertainty Avoidance.

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General information Guangzhou -CHINA

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  1. General information Guangzhou -CHINA

  2. Hofstede: Culture is the “software of the mind” Cross-cultural Analysis

  3. Theorists’ observations Hofstede Germany China Small Power Distance Large Power Distance Individualist Collectivist High Uncertainty Avoidance Low Uncertainty Avoidance Medium-term Orientation Long-term Orientation

  4. Germany China Trompenaars Germany China Edward Hall

  5. Business Practice Differences GERMANY CHINA

  6. Female managers China Germany

  7. Top 10 coping strategies • Guan xi is crucial – build lasting relationships. • Have and display patience, especially in meetings. • Use group members to introduce you to others. • Show modest behaviour and respect to elders. • Where possible, hold back on truth to help others “save face.” • Understand that people do not always speak the truth. • Ask senior management to make announcements to groups. • Emphasise how the overall group can benefit from change. • Do not single subordinates out, even if you want to praise them. • Tell subordinates what to do – don’t expect them to figure it out. • Source: Bing 2010; Burke, ; Dereksy, 2011; Hodgetts et al, 2006; WorldBusinessCulture.com, 2011.

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