The way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time.

A culture is a complex phenomenon and problematic concept (whether so called, or considered as 'civilization', or 'community', or 'society'), to deal with which it is necessary to break it down into smaller components.

The set of unwritten norms of conduct that guide the behavior of a group, expressing what is considered “right” and “wrong”

It is not possible to measure culture today because it is too complex.

There are a lot of methods to measure culture, in different fields of study.

Thanks to Dr HOFSTEDE tools composed of statistics, and observations of how people react in different situations.

Thailand is a big power distance society. In this country it is important to show the power distance among the different layers in the hierarchy, even among the two most powerful people in that country.

Because it is the strategy used by the prime minister to convince the president to adopt his point of view. it is a manipulative technique to make him believe that he is very important in the eyes of the prime minister.

Because there was no chair available anymore.

The people at the bottom of the scale, Because it is them that accept for example a dictator.

The government at the beginning of a presidential term.

The managers in the company when they organize the organization chart.

The way people are treated when they are children.

The professional organization of our ancestors.

The type of governance (royalty, government...)

China

France

The USA

Somebody who has a detailed CV, who shows loyalty, and indicates who he/she knows (network).

Somebody who has a glowing CV, is confident in the interview, assertive and shows a can-do attitude.

Somebody who has a glowing CV, is respectful in the interview, and explains the errors made in his/her career.

Somebody who has a detailed CV, who shows loyalty, and indicates who he/she knows (network).

Somebody who has a glowing CV, is confident in the interview, assertive and shows a can-do attitude.

Somebody who has an original CV, is confident, and indicates who he/she knows.

They are not translated in other languages, and do not give access to good and different principles of management to a lot of people.

They are published in the US, the UK and Canada, and these principles of Anglo-Saxon management are taught all over the world, as being the way to manage.

They are very boring and expensive.

Meetings are a platform for the Boss. The boss decides before the meeting, consulting with one or two trusted advisors, and at the meeting, the boss announces the decision, and then checks if everybody is still loyal.

Meetings are a daily routine, and a very important moment for managers to create a good team cohesion.

Short, and action oriented. You make decisions during the meetings, and you decide who is going to do what.

Short, and action oriented. You make decisions during the meetings, and you decide who is going to do what.

Meetings are a platform for the Boss. The boss decides before the meeting, consulting with one or two trusted advisors, and at the meeting, the boss announces the decision, and then checks if everybody is still loyal.

Meetings are a daily routine, and a very important moment for managers to create a good team cohesion.

As criticism, so it is avoided.

As a proof of courage and a sign of leadership.

As a way to manipulate people.

Because we might be looking in the wrong direction in problem-solving, unless we consider the values and culture of people.

Because he believes that if we can understand values behind culture, we can understand people better and accept them for who they are, for what they stand for..

Because the HOFSTEDE theories are wrong, but a lot of intercultural managers use them anyway.