B A 300 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Selective Perception
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Doing business with developing countries have total opposite values of ours. Essential part of cultural learning contributing to productive international business relationships. Other countries are more accommodating of native english speakers who don"t learn language than reverse. Not just about knowing words but knowing how they"re used individualism /collectivism. Individualism-extent to which people in a society think of themselves as autonomous individuals who are responsible to themselves and immediate families. Collectivism - emphasizes collective purposes over personal goals and group harmony over individual achievement. Extent to which people in society accept a hierarchical/ unequal distribution of power in their organizations and in society. High power distance reflects acceptance of inequality and respect for social status. Low power distance more likely to question authority/blow whistle. Visitor to another culture may notice things important at home but may not be important here. Also likely to overlook important behaviors, roles, and values. Actions are likely to vary depending on interpretation.
