Cultural Dimensions
Directions: Imagine that you are the head of a strategy team for a UK fashion retail brand. Your company has shortlisted two countries to expand its operations in. Those two countries are China and Japan. Your CEO has asked you to examine the six parameters of the Hofstede framework in relation to the countries. The following links provide details about China and Japan and offer explanations plus scores on each of the six parameters of the Hofstede framework with respect to each country.
China
Japan
Use the information from the links to complete this worksheet.
Hofstede Framework:
Six Parameters
China:
Description of Each Parameter
Japan:
Description of Each Parameter
Commonalities between
China and Japan for Each Parameter
1. Power Distance
2. Individualism
3. Masculinity
4. Uncertainty Avoidance
5. Long-Term Orientation
6. Indulgence
Directions: The CEO has asked you to identify a leader each for China and Japan.
Reference: GLOBE study
What kind of leader would you hire for China? Why?
Provide your explanation.
What kind of leader would you hire for Japan? Why?
Provide your explanation.