Cultural Dimension Analysis of Canada and India

Running Head: CULTURAL DIMENSION ANALYSIS OF CANADA AND INDIA
CULTURAL DIMENSION ANALYSIS OF CANADA AND INDIA
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Executive Summary
Every country is diverse and beautiful in their own way. Cultural dimension analysis is a
method to understand the differences in culture between different countries. The aim of this
report is to help a Canadian tour operator World Adventures and their team traveling to India,
understand the cultural differences between the two countries and to help them with their
business negotiation to avoid any conflicts. In this report, Hofstede’s cultural dimension
analysis to compare the cultural differences between the countries Canada and India is used.
This report aims to provide a detailed analysis of the cultural dimensions of Canada and
India. After the intensive study and analysis, the conclusion was made that India has a more
masculine society than Canada.

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Discussion..................................................................................................................................3
Hofstede’s Cultural Dimension Model..................................................................................3
1. Power Distance...............................................................................................................3
2. Individualism..................................................................................................................4
3. Masculinity.....................................................................................................................4
4. Uncertainty Avoidance...................................................................................................4
5. Long Term Orientation..................................................................................................5
6. Indulgence......................................................................................................................5
Cultural attitudes of India the team should be aware of.........................................................5
Cultural approaches to conflict to be adopted by the company.............................................6
Negotiation skills recommended for the team.......................................................................6
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................6
References..................................................................................................................................8