CMN 2181 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Five-Dimensional Space, Sage Publications, Egalitarianism

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Communication
• Course: CMN 2181
• Professor: Peruvemba Jaya

Document Summary

Introducing intercultural communication: global cultures and contexts, second. Shuang liu; zala volcic; cindy gallois; sage publications. Hofstede"s four cultural dimensions include individualism, collectivism, masculinity v. femininity, power distance, and uncertainty avoidance: fifth dimension (long v. short term orientation) was later developed with the help of bond. This 5 dimensional model has been widely used and accepted in cross- cultural research on organizations, individuals, and communities, but it is not without criticism. Edward t halls" high v low-context culture model explain the extent to which individuals rely on verbal or contextual codes for information. Kluckhon and strodtbeck"s theory of value orientation include man-nature, activity, time, human nature, and relationships: condon and yousef extend this model, but its extensiveness eliminates the possibility for one concise list. Schwartz"s value theory identifies seven cultural value type, which are summarized into three dimensions: embedded v. autonomy, hierarchy v. egalitarianism, and mastery v. harmony.