Conflicts
When a German manager gives direct negative feedback to a Japanese employee, the employee may feel personally attacked due to this type of culturally driven misunderstanding, what kind of conflict is this ?
communication-style conflict
India’s acceptance of hierarchical decision-making reflects a high score in this cultural dimension, what dimension in hofstede is this ?
Power Distance
In South Korea, showing respect to seniors based on age rather than performance demonstrates the cultural importance of this dimension, what is that dimension?
Ascription
In Japan, conflicts are often resolved by avoiding direct confrontation and preserving group harmony. This reflects which conflict style?
avoidance or accommodation
Vietnam relies more on shared meanings and subtle cues. This communication style can cause misunderstandings with low-context cultures like the U.S, what is this?
high-context communication
In a meeting between Canadian and Chinese teams, delays in decision-making may be seen as “lack of commitment,” when in reality they stem from different cultural expectations about collective agreement, what kind of conflict is this?
role-expectancy conflict
The U.S. emphasis on personal success and individual rights, compared to Japan’s group loyalty and consensus-building, contrasts these cultural scores, what dimension of hofstede is this?
Individualism vs. Collectivism
The Netherlands, where rules apply equally to everyone regardless of relationship, represents this cultural orientation, what dimension is this?
Universalism
A Canadian manager may invite all voices to collaborate in finding a solution, reflecting this Western negotiation approach, which approach is this?
Collaboration
In Saudi Arabia, arriving late to a meeting may be accepted due to flexible time orientation, contrasting strictly scheduled cultures like Switzerland. This reflects which cultural difference?
monochronic vs. polychronic time orientation
A U.S. company launching bold, self-promotional ads in Vietnam may create conflict because these messages challenge local norms of modesty and group harmony, what kind of conflict is this?
value-based conflict
Mexico’s preference for clear rules and avoidance of uncertainty shows a high rating in this dimension, making flexible planning difficult, what dimension is this?
Uncertainty Avoidance
In the UAE, business decisions may depend on personal trust, making rules flexible depending on the relationship involved, what dimension is this?
Particularism
In the Philippines, employees may agree publicly but raise concerns privately later, showing a culturally influenced form of conflict management, which dimension is this?
indirect conflict resolution
People in Canada may value “speaking up,” while people in Thailand may prefer silence to avoid disrespect. These differences reflect which variations in this cultural element ?
communication norms?
When an Egyptian team prioritizes flexibility in deadlines while a Dutch team insists on strict schedules, this clash over time orientation reflects this type of conflict, what kind of conflict is this ?
task conflict
China’s long-term strategic mindset and focus on future-oriented investments reflect a strong score in this dimension, what dimension is this?
Long-Term Orientation
Latin American countries like Colombia display open emotional expression, contrasting sharply with Japan’s controlled emotional behaviour. This difference reflects this dimension, what dimension is this?
Neutral vs. Emotional cultures
In Germany, conflicts are often handled through structured procedures and clear rules, indicating reliance on this approach, which approach is this?
problem-solving/logic-based conflict resolution strategy
Malaysia this may be seen as disrespectful. This reflects differences in this cultural value, which one is this ?
authority norms
A Brazilian employee's warm, relationship-focused approach may be misunderstood as unprofessional by Swedish colleagues who prefer emotional neutrality. This misunderstanding is an example of this conflict type, what kind of conflict is this ?
relationship-style conflict
Countries like France, where people enjoy leisure time and personal freedoms, score high in this dimension, what dimension is this ?
Indulgence
In the U.K., people tend to separate work life from personal life, unlike in China, where relationships overlap into both spheres. This contrast illustrates this dimension, which dimension is this?
Specific vs. Diffuse
In France, open debate and direct disagreement are common and often seen as a sign of intelligence and engagement. This reflects a cultural preference for which conflict style?
competing or direct confrontation
In Kenya, building personal relationships is essential before doing business, unlike in Germany where deals can begin immediately. This refers which cultural difference in this aspect?
relationship orientation vs. task orientation