The guy hofstede
How many dimensions did Hofstede discover originally?
Four
When greeting someone in Portugal, which visible behavior at the outer layer of culture would you notice first?
Handshakes and polite small talk
In Portugal, during a business meeting, what is the expected way to greet someone formally?
A firm handshake with eye contact
You have a meeting with a Portuguese representative. You are the one who wants something from the other party. When do you arrive?
on time even early
how many members did our group originally had
4
What dimension is the highest for Portugal?
Uncertainty avoidance
In the Onion Model, what is the innermost layer that reflects deep beliefs about authority, family, and social structure in Portuguese culture?
Basic assumptions
In Portuguese business culture, meetings often begin with small talk. Which topics are commonly used to build rapport?
Family, hobbies, food, football
do you jump straight ahead to the business talk or do you start the meeting by talking about personal stuff?
personal stuff
in the role-play who played two characters, Pablo and the other guy
Simon
What dimension score is the lowest for Portugal
Motivation towards achievement and success
In Hofstede’s Onion Model of culture, what term describes the visible symbols, dress, and behaviors you would notice first when visiting Portugal?
artefacts
When negotiating in Portugal, how is decision-making usually structured?
Decisions are often made by senior managers or require approval from the top
You have a meeting with a male and a female representative. With whom do you shake hands first?
most senior or highest-ranking person, regardless of gender
How many slides did our presentation had owerall?
20
Portugal scores relatively high on this dimension, reflecting a strong preference for hierarchy, centralized decision-making, and respect for authority. Name the dimension.
power distance
According to the Onion Model, which layer explains why Portuguese people may prefer to build personal relationships before discussing business?
values
Portuguese businesspeople tend to prefer written contracts with clear terms rather than informal agreements. This behaviour is influenced by which cultural preference?
High uncertainty avoidance
based on the study we've presented, how would you expect a representative to behave in an intense negotiation
agressive and competitive
What is the most stolen item in the world?
hint: food
cheese
Based on the individualism score, how would you expect a Portuguese man to act?
individualistic
Analyzing Portuguese culture using the Onion Model, why might misunderstandings occur when foreigners view informal social conversations as unimportant?
Because underlying values and basic assumptions about relationship-building are not recognized
In Portuguese corporate culture, employees may avoid openly disagreeing with their manager during meetings, which reflects which underlying cultural trait?
Respect for hierarchy
How would you expect a representative to behave when a contract is presented to him?
he would carefully read it through
If a snail suddenly decided to start a jazz band with three hedgehogs, one confused goldfish, and a unicycle-riding octopus, what would be the first song they’d play at their underwater concert?
The Slowest Spin in the Sea