Impact of National and Organizational Culture on Business Conduct

Cultural Dimensions • Hofstede's cultural dimensions framework can help business organizations to adapt their strategies and operations to the local context (McSweeney, 2002 89 , ). • Cultural dimensions include: Power distance, individualism vs. collectivism, masculinity vs. femininity, uncertainty avoidance, long-term vs. short-term orientation ( Gallego-Álvarez & Pucheta-Martínez, 2021, 191). • Cultural dimensions provide insights into national culture and its impact on business conduct.

Head Office Culture and Regional Cultures in China • China, a rapidly growing global economic power, presents its own set of cultural challenges for a global consulting company. • Chinese culture values relationships, guanxi, and face-saving, which may differ from the head office's culture. • Navigating these cultural differences to build strong partnerships, establish trust, is important to succeed in the Chinese market.

Best Practices for Navigating Cultural Dynamics • Developing cultural intelligence among employees. • Encouraging cross-cultural collaboration and knowledge sharing ( Bond & O’Byrne, 2014, 23). • Tailoring management approaches to specific cultural contexts.

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