Individuals in Society FYS001-0: Anglo-French Management Presentation

This presentation analyzes organization and management within the context of Anglo-French cultural differences, using Hofstede's cultural dimension model. It explores the impact of power distance, individualism vs. collectivism, uncertainty avoidance, and masculinity vs. femininity on management styles. The presentation highlights specific challenges faced by both nations, such as safety concerns and old engine issues, while also outlining the benefits of the channel, including enhanced international trade and increased transport speed. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural dimensions for effective management. The references section lists relevant books and journals used for the analysis.

ORGANISATION
AND
MANAGEMENT

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
HOFSTEDE'S CULTURAL DIMENSION....................................................................................1
CHALLENGES FACED BY TWO NATIONS..............................................................................1
BENEFITS OF THE CHANNEL....................................................................................................1
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................2
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................3

INTRODUCTION
Organisation and Management are effective concepts to be adhered to by managers of
different countries. However, cultural difference plays a big role in how the managers adopt
these aspects. Hence, the presentation ahead is about different cultural dimensions reflected by
Hofstede's cultural dimension model, along with challenges and benefits of the channel.
HOFSTEDE'S CULTURAL DIMENSION Power Distance: Both the nations vary distinctly in context of power distance, where the
French Managers had more autonomy in taking decisions, reflecting high power distance,
whereas the British managers had comparatively lower degree of this extent. Individualism Vs. Collectivism: France is a very individualistic society as the managers
did not provided feedbacks or mutual adjustments. However, Britain is a collectivist
nation, due to taking others into account for their decisions. Uncertainty Avoidance: Managers belonging to France rank high in avoiding any sort of
uncertainty due to acquiring pre-requisite knowledge, whereas, Britain is more of a risk
taking country.
 Masculinity Vs. Femininity: France is a competitive organisation and people are
motivated by competition within the country. However, cooperation and feedbacks are
strengths of British Managers
CHALLENGES FACED BY TWO NATIONS
The challenges faced by the two nations are reflected below: Safety: The biggest challenge in this aspect is related to safety, where the officials within
Britain reflected that hundreds of drivers would be undergoing regular streams within the
tunnel.
 Old Engines: This is another issue which was very much difficult to comply with due to
heavy steam within the tunnel that could have caused ineffectiveness.
BENEFITS OF THE CHANNEL
 International Trade: This benefit is associated with high intensity in trading due to a
common and effective passage within the two countries.
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 Enhanced Speed: Transport and tourism have increased which contributes to the
economy effectively.
CONCLUSION
Hence, it is concluded that organisation and management are two of the effective and
essential aspects which must be followed by companies. Moreover, to understand different
cultures. Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions Model must be used.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Flyvbjerg, B., 2017. Introduction: The iron law of megaproject management. Bent Flyvbjerg,
pp.1-18.
Santos-Reyes, J. and Beard, A.N., 2017. An analysis of the emergency response system of the
1996 Channel tunnel fire. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. 65. pp.121-
139.
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