"Sophisticated Stereotyping" Can Produce or Lead to a Superficial Understanding

question 34

Essay

"Sophisticated stereotyping" can produce or lead to a superficial understanding of cultures. Provide specific suggestions for how companies and international managers can go beyond such limitations these stereotypes foster to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the different cultures in which they operate.

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Definitions:

Endemic

Refers to a disease or condition regularly found and restricted to a certain area, population, or field.

Neutrality

The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict or disagreement; impartiality.

Power

The capability to guide or affect the actions of people or the direction of happenings.

Knowledge

Information, understanding, or skill that one gets through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.