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Chloeellawright

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on: Jul 7, 2018
What is a best practice when managing a group of subordinates in an individualistic culture?
 
  A) Recognize an individual's effort toward the team project in weekly meetings
  B) Recognize the group's effort toward the team project in weekly meetings
  C) Recognize an individual's efforts privately with that individual
  D) Recognize the group's effort privately with each individual of the team

Question 2

What does a low score on the masculinity dimension (as defined by Hofstede) indicate about a culture?
 
  A) There is more assertiveness and competitiveness
  B) There is little difference between gender roles
  C) There is a vast difference between gender roles
  D) A conclusion can't be made without the additional dimensions


beccamahon

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Reply #1 on: Jul 7, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Cultures rated higher on individualism (vs. collectivism) are those that value the individual's contributions, so the individuals on your team will appreciate you recognizing what they have each contributed to the project, and providing that recognition in front of others can be reinforcing and motivational in these cultures. The individual level should be the focus for many organizational factors such as motivation, recognition, and rewards to name a few.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: B) The higher the score on Hofstede's masculinity dimension, the greater the difference between the gender roles. Cultures with high masculinity scores may describe male gender roles as being aggressive and competitive whereas female gender roles are caring, nurturing, and modest. Cultures with low masculinity scores don't have these pronounced gender role differences.


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