11 May Culture and Gender Issues in Management
Order Instructions
1. Explain how cultures vary, how that variance systematically affects organizations, and how Kluckhohn and Strobeck’s values orientations (Adler with Gundersen, 2008: Tables 1-3 and 1-4), and Hofstede’s five cultural dimensions (Adler with Gundersen, 2008) may be used to recognize cultural variance within their own work environments and others?
(Note: As part of the response to this question, please engage several of the cultural dimensions and describe how cultures vary on the dimensions selected and discuss the implications.
2. Describe the communication process discussed in Adler with Gundersen (2008). Identify, discuss and analyze at least 3 problems associated with cross-cultural communication. What are the ways in which an organization can train people to communicate more effectively with people from other countries? Provide concrete examples.
3. Explain and discuss the concept of mentoring. Identify and discuss which of the problems facing women and minorities are best addressed by mentoring? Why?
