Define and Describe How Hofstede's Four Dimensions May Be Applied

question 83

Essay

Define and describe how Hofstede's four dimensions may be applied to the United States.Based upon your answer,what specific advice would you give a US manager looking to conduct business in another country.

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Definitions:

Span of Control

describes the number of subordinates a manager or supervisor can directly control or oversee effectively.

Traditional Management Theorists

Scholars and practitioners from the past who developed foundational principles and practices of management and organizational structure, focusing on efficiency and hierarchical control.

Formal Hierarchy

An organizational structure that defines a clear arrangement of roles, responsibilities, and power within an organization, typically visualized in a pyramid shape.

Non-Routine Situations

Scenarios or circumstances that deviate from the regular, expected, or standardized processes.