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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…

running down the street in perfect stride. As they come near my driveway I see it’s the Cross Country team. Led by one of my closest friends, they stop and asked me four words I will never forget, “Joel Join Cross Country”. They left leaving me mixed with emotions. I know I have lost weight but how could I possibly be a Cross Country runner? After many thoughts and dreams on Monday August 22nd I Joined the Penfield Cross Country team not knowing what to expect. I started practice that day, and…

Derek Sivers demonstrated in his video, "Weird or just different?" that every society has its own unique way of doing things, which is termed as a people's culture. The demonstration about streets in the U.S.A. and blocks in Japan shows that what one community thinks is obvious in their setting is totally strange in another community/society. Sivers stresses the importance of traveling away from one's country to learn and understand other people's culture to avoid contradictions especially when…

I would like to go to cross country camp this week to help in actualizing my personal goal of becoming a better runner by being able to improve not just my physical but also my mental toughness and so I can help the Rockford cross country team as much as I can. I have always been active and played sports but I did not take up running until 8th grade when I joined the track team. Since then, I have taken running seriously and have strived to be the best runner I can be. After thoroughly enjoying…

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…

I’ve run track, and for two years I ran cross-country, both are great sports. The two years I ran cross-country made me wish I ran all four years. If you’re part of more than one sport, it’s natural to choose a favorite. Between the two mine is cross-country. The training, the weather, and the meets were all great. We ran in almost always better weather than we would during track. The first things that come to mind when I think about track, and cross-country is the time of year they’re in.…

Notre Dame is an adventure that will develop more than just your intellect. Blessed Basil Moreau, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, believed that to provide a true education “the mind will not be cultivated at the expense of the heart.” What excites you about attending Notre Dame? (required response, 150-200 words) I am excited about attending Notre Dame and discovering that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. The world class education offered by its dedicated professors, the…

Cross country is a sport that many people will probably never experience. Most believe it is too difficult of a sport for them, or that they would never make it to the finish line before giving up. However, what these people might fail to understand is that they endure a cross country race every day of their lives. Cross country races are just like an average work day. Every day people wake up and repeat their morning routines over and over again. They shower, brush their teeth, comb…

Besides teaching, I started a cross country program at the school. Unfortunately, because of the low number of boys in the school and their overall lack of interest in competing, I was only able to initially begin a girls team. Leading the team was the daughter of the man who had originally informed me about the opening at the school. But, pleasantly what I soon found out was there was a virtual all-star team of girl runners at that school in grades six, seven, and eight which translated into…

As a junior at Northville High School, I am already discovering my passion for business through my participation and leadership roles in organizations such as DECA. I have obtained not only extensive marketing and general business knowledge through self-studying for competitive tests, but also practical communication, presentation, and sales skills while representing various business professionals in judged roleplay scenarios. I have placed at the district, state, and international level in my…