INT 220 Module Two Assignment
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INT 220 Module Two Assignment Template
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Part One: Common Information for Each Country
Information
United States
Indonesia
Government
Type
Federation, Presidential System, Liberal Democracy, Federal Republic, Constitutional Republic. Unitary State, Republic, Presidential System.
Commonly
Spoken
Languages
English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, French, Arabic, Korean. Javanese, Indonesian, Sundanese, Madurese, Minang, Banjar, Bali. Commonly
Practiced
Religions
Protestantism, Catholicism, Mormon, Atheist, Agnostic, Jewish, Jehovah Witness, Muslim, Buddhism. Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism. How to Greet
Men and
Women
Handshakes are allowed only if the woman initiates the greeting. Otherwise, the man will just smile with a slight nod. Handshake, a hug is also common. General
Negotiating
Styles
Forceful, explicit, legalistic, urgent, and result oriented. Interpersonal, non-confrontational, harmony, decision-making. Accept
Business Attire
Suit and tie for men, skirts and blouse for women.
Neutral colors: tan, navy, black. Closed toe shoes
Suit and tie for men, skirts and blouse for women.
Neutral colors: tan, navy, black
1.
Research the culture. Different areas in Indonesia have different culture and local language. Studying Bahasa Indonesia and local languages or getting an interpreter is key for doing business in this country. 2.
The Indonesian market is one of the fastest growing in the Southeast Asia region and is moving towards more digital opportunity. To be successful in this market, it is about building relationships with those you do business with. It is seen as a large community or family and entering it is critical to focus on building connections. 3.
Someone in the company must either an Indonesian National or a foreigner with a work permit. Due to the Taxation Regulation, it requires one of the members of the company to hold an Indonesian tax card or hold a personal domicile letter in Indonesia. Part Two: Hofstede Model of National Culture
For each of the six cultural dimensions in Hofstede’s model of national culture, list the score for both countries and then draw conclusions based on the differences in scores between the two countries. To find the scores, use this tool: Hofstede Insights: Compare Countries
. When you select both countries, the
tool will give you the scores. You should also select the option to read more about your selected countries to learn about the implications of those scores.
Cultural
Dimension
United States
Indonesia
Power
Distance
Index (PDI)
40
78
Individualism
Versus
Collectivism
(IDV)
91 14
Masculinity
Versus
Femininity
(MAS)
62
46
Uncertainty
Avoidance
Index (UAI)
46
48
Long-Term
Orientation
Versus Short-
Term
Normative
Orientation
(LTO)
26 62
Indulgence
Versus
Restraint
(IVR)
68
38
Part Three: Conclusions
The United States and Indonesia scored similarly in two categories: UAI and MAS. UAI measures the tolerance of the society when it comes to uncertainty and ambiguity. Both countries scored moderately low meaning they are higher risk takers than high-scoring countries. Scoring moderately low in this category is good for joint business endeavors because both countries will be open-minded about opportunities to grow. Both countries also scored very close in the MAS category and are considered masculine societies. The roles of between the two genders don’t overlap as much and men are expected to be act strong and assertive to demonstrate success. Indonesia has a much higher PDI than the United States. PDI refers to the relationship between leader and subordinates and how they accept power. The United States is below the average
ranking which is 55. This is shows that the United States has more equality between different societal levels within communities, organizations, and government than Indonesia is in their country. Indonesia scored extremely low on IDV (Individualism) white the United States scored high. This means that Indonesia is a collectivism country, and it is visible when it comes to how people do business in the country. It is important for them to build relationships with business partners and works more in groups than as individuals and takes care of those in the group that are loyal.
Loyalty is one of the most important things in this country, especially when it comes to the business world. The United States, however, prioritizes themselves over a group. They value solutions, independence, and how to close a deal. Indonesia scored high on LTO, and it is an indication that the country has a very pragmatic culture. Goals are based of realistic expectations and what is practical rather than theoretical considerations. Decisions are made based on the situation, context, and time. They show a impregnable ability to achieve results by adapting to traditions quickly within changed conditions, and have displayed a tendency to save, invest, and persistent in achieving goals. The United States scored low on LTO. The United States is a very practical country full of persistence and a “can-do:” mentality but is not consider a pragmatic. They have strong ideas of what is right and wrong and research to decide if something is true or not. Performance is often evaluated on short-term basis which motivates individuals to strive for quick results in their work environment. Lastly the two countries had different scores in IVR. Indonesia scored low in indulgence. The United States scored high and is an indulgent country meaning they have a good balance between work and leisure time. Whereas Indonesia scored low. This means that they do not put
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much effort in what they do during their leisure time and are typically considered more pessimistic and cynical than an indulgent country. Resources: Cherry, K. (n.d.). Understanding collectivist cultures
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