Cross-cultural psychiatry

national or regional identity to define and identify ourselves. We classify ourselves in one national or one region to prove who we are and why we are here. Like what Stuart Hall talked about identity in “Cultural Identity and Diaspora”, he mentioned two explanation of identity. The first one is about cultural identity, which shaped a person’s true self. And the other one is about questions of “what we really are” and “what we have become”. The first one is about the past, the second one is…

the inefficiencies with running a global project. As a global leader he/she must realizing these challenges and take action. As stated by SHRM Foundation (n.d.) “To be effective, the leaders of tomorrow must be able to collaborate while navigating cultural, regional and political differences.” In my experience we should not be afraid of large global projects as they bring interesting challenges that make our jobs more exciting. In take into consideration the different culture involved it…

Diversity is defined as the quality or state of having many different forms, types, cultures, and more. Being from a diverse environment is considered to be a valuable characteristic where one can acknowledge and accept the differences in others. This person whom had experience diversity is capable of being tolerant and open with others while one maintains their own opinion firmly. Therefore many different people are able to respect and look up to those who came from a diverse environment, or…

few of Geert Hofstede’s 6 cultural dimensions (Power distance, Individualism, Feminine/Masculine, Uncertainty Avoidance, Longer Term Orientation and Restraint/Indulgence). Utilizing a case study done by Elena Buja, I will use these dimensions to critically view culture South Korea, using the United States as a contrast. I will not be making a direct compare and contrast, but rather using the United States as an example of a society that is/has been going through cultural change for a long time.…

Hofstede’s Dimension of Culture Hofstede’s dimension of culture offers a gauge to measure the similarities and differences that are dominate among people of different cultures. Therefore, the three countries selected for this analysis are China, India and the United Kingdom (UK), as Hofstede’s dimensions of culture examines individualism/collectivism, high/weak uncertainty avoidance, masculinity/femininity, power distance and long-term orientation, associated with the management culture in…

fashion in the market in an effort to confirm his or her success. 6 dimensions of Hofstede cultural scale Professor Hofstede conducted numerous studies that revealed how culture influences…

Conflict sources in the United States are nonverbal communication, written communication, attitude, gestures, facial expressions, stereotype, and eye contact. The United States is no different than any other country when it comes to conflict in the workplace. Perception is a big part of communication that is determined by each culture. I think communication is the top cause of conflict in most countries including the United States. The receiver’s interpretation of what was said with facial…

Thus, learning about international business can help me understand some customs and cultural differences among various countries. I understand that language is a barrier in business and if not taken seriously, can lead to consequences such as misinterpretations of marketing campaigns to failed business deals. One does not want to offend…

The individualism dimension demonstrates the relationship between an individual and a group, in terms of someone’s self-image through “I” ness and “we” ness. Also known as interdependence, it creates the standing of either self-sufficient or needing someone else’s help . Canada scores an 80 on the individualism dimension, which means that they support the aspect of “I” ness as opposed to “we” ness. Citizens of this society tend to care for themselves and relatives primarily and have their own…

Introduction This paper aims to explore some of the key cultural differences between Australia and China from a business perspective and how these cultural characteristics affect how business is conducted. Understanding these cultural differences is essential for successful business relationships and due to the globalisation of markets, is more relevant now. Such is the need to understand both the overall culture of a country as well as the internal culture within the business, that failure to…