Cross-dressing

choose my classes, by explaining what each was. Once I knew what each class was, I started to think to myself of all the classes I could engage in. Playing sports was one thing that came across my intellectuality that day. Finally after meditating, cross country was my preferential…

The rise of globalization has seen the fall of geographical barriers to cross-border trade. Companies are now able to trade globally, and the opportunities it brings are endless. However, as with any opportunity, it presents challenges, and the significance of cross-cultural communication is now more apparent than ever. Ineffective communication can lead to losses in productivity, revenue, and opportunities. This report, commissioned by Swan River Wines, seeks to understand the cultural…

Compare & Contrast Hofstede’s main aim was to evaluate work values, while that of Trompenaars was to inquire about employees behaviour in both work and leisure time. Trompennars model is focus oriented as it tells us about what is on people’s mind and in their sight. It describes an logical organization and framework of their behaviour which can be seen in the dimensions like specific-diffuse, internal-external direction, universalism-particularism, and we can see relationships in…

both human and non-human resources. Violet claimed that accounting cannot be considered culture-free. Since accounting is culturally determined, other cultural customs, beliefs, and institutions influence it (Thian Cheng Lim, 2012) . Review of other cross-cultural research also has shown that culture is a factor that influences a countries accounting practices as well as decision making by accountants (Parmod Chand,…

Review Bulimia Nervosa is a complex disorder for which there is not only one cause. Sónia Ferreira Gonçlaves, Bárbara César Machado, Carla Martins, and Paulo P.P. Machado devised a case control design study aimed to discover whether or not events that individuals faced in their pasts have a specific connection the development of Bulimia Nervosa, or if the past events are linked to the development of psychiatric/psychological disorders in general. By examining events that look place in women’s…

As more of the world becomes accessible, intercultural communication is becoming an evolving field of study that combines the interactions between individuals and groups from different cultural backgrounds. It has taken a considerable amount of time to get to the diverse point that the world’s society is at now, with more acknowledgment, acceptance and discussion around diversity. However, one can question is what ascribes and defines this identity that we acknowledge as being diversity. It can…

The Power Distance Theory refers to the degree that members of a given culture believe there is an unequal distribution of power in its organizations and institutions. The main tenant of this dimension explains how members of a given society respond to an unequal distribution of power among individuals and organizations. Mulder, Veen, Hijzen and Jansen (1973) explain Power Distance Theory as the tendency that exists in people to close the gap between themselves and others with more power. That…

author mentions things such as ethnocentrism, various orienting concepts that pertain to understanding cultural processes, and cultural regularities, all concepts that I intend to discuss. Another issue that I will address in this essay is the value of cross culture research vs culture research. One part of our essay question was “what is the overarching oriental concept that our author provides?” The easiest…

Assimilating oneself into a whole new culture, while still connecting to one’s rooted culture is not an easy task. Just like in the case of Gogol’s, cultures tend to clash creating it much harder for one to identify themselves. This causes feelings of isolation and loss of self-identity. Gogol’s quest in searching for his true individuality plays a vital role in his life. He is challenged in where he considers himself fitting in. He is pulled into the direction of two different cultures: Indian…

Different Cultures Teach Valuable Lessons When studying different cultures and ethnicities, many ideas and questions develop to what defines that culture. We start to distinguish the details of what different cultures believe in and value. The Anglo Saxons culture valued different ideas, but they particularly valued loyalty, riches/power, and selflessness. However, humans have similar values as the Anglo Saxons. Humans practice the same ideas that other cultures performed throughout their time.…