What Was the Primary Focus of Laurent's Research? Illustrate Your

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Essay

What was the primary focus of Laurent's research? Illustrate your answer with an example of his findings about a specific culture.

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Definitions:

Hofstede

A theory proposing that cultural differences among countries can impact business and management practices, identified through research by Dutch social psychologist Geert Hofstede.

Cultural Dimensions

The frameworks for understanding the differences in culture across societies, often used to compare national cultures and understand organizational behavior on a global scale.

Time Orientation

An individual's or culture's approach to time, focusing on past, present, or future events, and influencing behavior and decision-making.

Hofstede

A framework developed by Geert Hofstede that analyzes cultural differences through five dimensions: power distance, individualism vs. collectivism, masculinity vs. femininity, uncertainty avoidance, and long-term orientation.