is a comprehensive lens through which you see the world around you; it shapes how you perceive and understand your own and other people's identity

is the trend towards increasing international interconnectedness among people and entities worldwide

viewing the world solely through one's own eyes and perspectives; ignoring other's values and customs and applying an attitude of ours is better than theirs

best work approaches and practices are those of the home country

view that manager in the host country know the best work approaches and practices for running their business

a world oriented view that focuses on using the best approaches and people from around the globe

maintains operations in multiple countries

MNC that decentralises management and other decisions to the local country

MNC that centralizes its management and other decisions in the home country

MNC that has eliminated artificial geographic barriers; organized along business lines that reflect a geocentric attitude

partnerships between an organization and a foreign company in which both share resources and knowledge in developing new products or building new facilities

partners agree to form a separate, independent organization for some business purpose

directly investing in a foreign country by setting up a separate and independent production facility or office

is a framework used to understand the differences in culture across countries and to discern the ways that business is done across different culture

the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, social group

societies that believe that things in life are pre-ordained and they have no control over their destinies

peope must alter their behaviours to be in harmony with nature

societies that view themselves as having supremacy of the human race to master nature

societies that look to the past for solutions to present problems

societies that consider the immediate effects of their actions

societies that look to the long term results

societies that believe that individuals should be responsible for their own actions

societies that are connected with family line and hierarchy

societies that are concerned with group interaction

societies where communication between members and their feelings are not explicitly made known

societies where communication between members is in explicit and precise codes

symbolic of the value of the culture

managers are given rooms and the higher the rank the larger the room; privacy is emphasized

this happens in Japanese society where the managers sit in the same room with their staff; emphasizes collective and group interaction for hierarchy

a system of shared meanings and common beliefs held by organization members that determine how they act toward each other

are culture in which key values are deeply and widely held; have strong influence on members

narratives of significant events or actions of people that convey the spirit of the organization

repetitive sequences of activities that express and reinforce the values of the organization

physical assets distinguishing the organisation

acronyms and jargons of terms, phrases and word meaning specific to an organisation

refers to the inclusion of individuals from different backgrounds, demographics, and perspectives

different perspectives lead to innovative ideas and solutions

diverse teams make more informed decisions by considering varied viewpoints

inclusive environments boost morale, engagement, and retention

companies embracing diversity appeal to top talent seeking inclusive workplaces

understanding diverse customer needs fosters market adaptability and competitiveness

proper management mitigates legal risks and ensures fair treatment for all employees

refers to the feelings of disorientation, confusion, and anxiety that individuals can experience when they are exposed to an unfamiliar culture

initially some people nay feel excited and fascinated by the new culture

an individual may start to experience feelings of frustration, confusion, and anxiety; homesickness

first stage in acceptance/; individual begin to adapt

they feel fully integrated into the new culture; develop a sense of belongingness and competence

teams comprising individuals from multiple cultural backgrounds are able to collaborate on their diverese viewpoints, experiences, and knowledge

businesses with diverse personnel are better able to comprehend and cater to a wiser spectrum of clients and customers from various cultural backgrounds

embracing workplace diversity develops inclusivity and a sense of belonging within the company

foster a culture of respect, empathy, and appreciation for diverse perspectives