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Study Skills for Higher Education - Assignment

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Study Skills for Higher Education - Assignment

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Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................3REFERENCES................................................................................................................................4
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INTRODUCTIONHofstede's cultural dimension theory is a framework for cross cultural communicationdeveloped by Geert Hofstede. This model describes the effects of society's culture on the valuesof its members and how these values relate to the member's behaviour. The report will outlinethe dimensions of the Hofstede culture theory. The report will also outline the best culturaldimension. And also the report will outline some suggestion to improve the culture.MAIN BODYEvaluation of Hofstede cultural dimensionsCulture provides a guide on how one thinks and behaves. Hofstede has identified fourcultural dimensions that impacts the business environment and these are individualism/collectivism, power distance, uncertainty avoidance and femininity/ masculinity.Critical evaluation of these factors is as follows:Individualism/ collectivism- Individualism is the degree to which people in the society areintegrated into the groups. This culture focuses on the individuals achievements and their self-interest (Songkram and Puthaseranee, 2015). The culture should stress on “we” rather thanstressing on “I”. It means that the organisation should focus on team building and team workingrather than focusing on the individual. This culture states that societies are individualistic innature and have tendency to be self- focused. As this culture focuses on individualism there islow communication. Power distance- It refers to the measures of inequality that exist and is accepted by the peopleholding power and those people who are not holding power. With critical evaluation it isconcluded that this culture depends on the educational level and status, management style andwillingness of subordinates to disagree with superiors. High power distance culture focuses onthe hierarchical organisational structure. They prefer clear delineation of roles andresponsibilities between the employees. Whereas low power distance culture prefers moreflexible organisational structure and change them frequently. They focuses on the delegation ofresponsibilities and expect initiative from leaders (Susanti and Darhim, 2014).Uncertainty avoidance- It refers to the ways in which uncertainty can be dealt that is how amember of the society reacts to the uncertainties and ambiguity. With critical evaluation of thisthe report concluded that this culture relies upon the rules, regulations, customs and religion1
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