2. DIMENSIONS OF CULTURE
Every culture has its own personality traits that
differentiates it from other cultures such as:
- Power Distance
- Individualism vs. Collectivism
- Masculinity vs. Femininity
- Uncertainty Avoidance
- Long-term vs. Short-term Orientation
9. JAPAN
Power Distance:
Pressure on every
Japanese person to not
shame his/her family, and
to avoid ruining social
harmony. There is
acceptance of society’s
‘rightful place.’
10. JAPAN
Long Term Orientation:
Thrift and perseverance
– people are expected
to work hard, spare
resources, and expect
slow yet steady results.
12. THE PHILIPPINES
High Power Distance
- Economy: “The rich become richer while the
poor become poorer.”
- Respect for old age: gesture and the use of
“po” and “opo.”
13. THE PHILIPPINES
Collectivism
- Strong and close family ties
Femininity
- known for hospitality and modesty.
- nurturing and caring towards others.
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