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Kevin knew that it was likely his corporation was going to ask him to go abroad and manage the new chemical factory they were building. He was excited about the prospects but also apprehensive. He had never traveled before and, as far as he was concerned, there was only one way to do anything, his way, which was also the “American way.” He decided some research was in order to at least get an idea about other countries. In his reading, he learned that some cultures place a high priority on a loose social framework where they feel primarily responsible for themselves and their immediate family. He also learned that in some societies, employees show a great deal of respect for those in authority, and titles and rank carry much weight. Some countries have little job mobility and practice lifetime employment; they also prefer very structured situations and/or activities. He also learned that some countries are characterized by assertiveness and materialism. Now he wondered if there was any framework to help him organize his thoughts.

Based on your readings on Chapter 4 – Managing in a Global Environment,

1. Kevin could be said to have which view/attitude/approach.

2. Who developed the framework to describe specific dimensions of national culture that Kevin could use in order to organize his information

3. A culture where employees show a great deal of respect for authority and where titles and rank are important would be an example of which dimension of national culture?

4. A culture that is characterized by assertiveness and materialism would be demonstrating which dimension of national culture?

5. A culture that practices lifetime employment would be demonstrating which dimension of national culture?