Using Geert Hofstede’s model, is useful when visiting new countries like Thailand, because it sets the basis for intercultural communications by allowing one to see the preferences or values of the country. This model not only indicates where each country falls on the scale but to what degree by using a quantified measurement. Continued knowledge and understanding of the country will make the professional or social visit more enjoyable. No models or information can give us 100% of the answers we need to be successful in that country but the more we know the better it will be for us. Here are the results for Geert Hofstede’s model for Thailand: Power Index: 64- High power distance is reflected through the respect people all
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They set goals and define their parameters, to minimize the amount of uncertainty around them, and stick with rules, policies, laws, and regulation that have been adopted or implemented into their culture. Thailand controls every -thing they can as they have difficulty in accepting any changes without chance of risk. When change has been done, it needs to benefit everyone.
Short or long term orientation, in this area Thailand scored 32 which shows that it’s culture is primarily normative. These individuals focus establishing the truth quickly, they have utmost respect for cultural traditions (DeFiore Alexa).
And finally Indulgence, where Thailand scored 45 which shows emphasis on gratification and focus on conducts, manners, and behaviors with strict social norms By using Geert Hofstede’s information, we can evaluate our approach, decisions, and actions based on how individuals of that culture think and react, just remember no society is uniform but knowing and understanding as much as possible will help your confidence in an unfamiliar country. We can apply this knowledge to our daily lives by being sensitive to others who may be similar or different than us, and respect the things that make us who we
They set goals and define their parameters, to minimize the amount of uncertainty around them, and stick with rules, policies, laws, and regulation that have been adopted or implemented into their culture. Thailand controls every -thing they can as they have difficulty in accepting any changes without chance of risk. When change has been done, it needs to benefit everyone.
Short or long term orientation, in this area Thailand scored 32 which shows that it’s culture is primarily normative. These individuals focus establishing the truth quickly, they have utmost respect for cultural traditions (DeFiore Alexa).
And finally Indulgence, where Thailand scored 45 which shows emphasis on gratification and focus on conducts, manners, and behaviors with strict social norms By using Geert Hofstede’s information, we can evaluate our approach, decisions, and actions based on how individuals of that culture think and react, just remember no society is uniform but knowing and understanding as much as possible will help your confidence in an unfamiliar country. We can apply this knowledge to our daily lives by being sensitive to others who may be similar or different than us, and respect the things that make us who we