All of us work with people from other cultures and backgrounds. We find it interesting and enriching. But sometimes, things might go wrong and we may not know the reason. Knowing and understanding dimensions of cultures can prevent any misunderstandings and help us to work more effectively.
1. Individualism versus Collectivism
Individualism- People believes personal freedom and action. They believe that you simply build your own choices, which you need to watch out of yourself. When in a culture, people follow individualism. Individualist cultures include the U.S., Canada, the U.K, Australia, and Switzerland.
The strategies are most likely to be:
• Praise and reward individual performance.
• Provide individuals autonomy to form their own …show more content…
• Allow individuals to involve others in higher cognitive process.
• Avoid showing favoritism
2. Rules (Universalism) versus Relationship (Particularism)
Universalism (Rules)-People place a high importance on laws, rules, values, and obligations. They deal fairly with people based on these rules, however rules precede relationships. Universalist cultures include the U.S., Canada, the U.K, Scandinavia, New Zealand, Australia, and Switzerland.
The strategies are most likely to be:
• Help individuals perceive their work ties into their values and beliefs.
• Provide clear rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Keep guarantees and be consistent.
• Give people time and set their goals.
• Use an objective method to form decisions yourself, and justify your decisions if others are concerned.
Particularism (Relationship) - People believe that each circumstance, and every relationship, dictates the principles that they live by. Their response to a scenario might amendment, based on what is happening within the moment, and who's concerned. Particularistic cultures include Russia, Latin-America, and China.
The strategies are most likely to be:
• Give individuals autonomy to create their own decisions and be determined about …show more content…
• Show respect to individuals in authority, especially when difficult decisions are made.
• Don't "show up" people in authority.
• Don't let your authority forestall you from doing well in your role.
7. Sequential Time versus Synchronous Time
Sequential Time-People like events to happen in order. They place a high value on timing, coming up with (and projecting to your plans), and staying up to date. In this culture, "time is money," and other people do not appreciate it once their schedule is thrown off. Sequential-time cultures include Germany, the U.K., and the U.S.
The strategies are most likely to be:
• Focus on one activity or project at a time.
• Be punctual.
• Keep to deadlines.
• Set clear deadlines.
Synchronous time-People see the past, present and future as interlocking periods. They usually work on many projects at once, and look at plans and commitments as versatile. Synchronous-time cultures include Japan, Argentina, and Mexico.
The strategies are most likely to be:
• Be versatile in how you approach work.
• Allow individuals to be versatile on tasks and projects.
• Highlight the importance of time management and deadlines if these are the key to meeting
1. Individualism versus Collectivism
Individualism- People believes personal freedom and action. They believe that you simply build your own choices, which you need to watch out of yourself. When in a culture, people follow individualism. Individualist cultures include the U.S., Canada, the U.K, Australia, and Switzerland.
The strategies are most likely to be:
• Praise and reward individual performance.
• Provide individuals autonomy to form their own …show more content…
• Allow individuals to involve others in higher cognitive process.
• Avoid showing favoritism
2. Rules (Universalism) versus Relationship (Particularism)
Universalism (Rules)-People place a high importance on laws, rules, values, and obligations. They deal fairly with people based on these rules, however rules precede relationships. Universalist cultures include the U.S., Canada, the U.K, Scandinavia, New Zealand, Australia, and Switzerland.
The strategies are most likely to be:
• Help individuals perceive their work ties into their values and beliefs.
• Provide clear rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Keep guarantees and be consistent.
• Give people time and set their goals.
• Use an objective method to form decisions yourself, and justify your decisions if others are concerned.
Particularism (Relationship) - People believe that each circumstance, and every relationship, dictates the principles that they live by. Their response to a scenario might amendment, based on what is happening within the moment, and who's concerned. Particularistic cultures include Russia, Latin-America, and China.
The strategies are most likely to be:
• Give individuals autonomy to create their own decisions and be determined about …show more content…
• Show respect to individuals in authority, especially when difficult decisions are made.
• Don't "show up" people in authority.
• Don't let your authority forestall you from doing well in your role.
7. Sequential Time versus Synchronous Time
Sequential Time-People like events to happen in order. They place a high value on timing, coming up with (and projecting to your plans), and staying up to date. In this culture, "time is money," and other people do not appreciate it once their schedule is thrown off. Sequential-time cultures include Germany, the U.K., and the U.S.
The strategies are most likely to be:
• Focus on one activity or project at a time.
• Be punctual.
• Keep to deadlines.
• Set clear deadlines.
Synchronous time-People see the past, present and future as interlocking periods. They usually work on many projects at once, and look at plans and commitments as versatile. Synchronous-time cultures include Japan, Argentina, and Mexico.
The strategies are most likely to be:
• Be versatile in how you approach work.
• Allow individuals to be versatile on tasks and projects.
• Highlight the importance of time management and deadlines if these are the key to meeting