ENG101: Culture Assignment (Schoenfeld)

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*Assignment: Write a paper comparing how different cultures behave towards certain cultural concepts, such as:

Time 
Death
Honesty
Competition
Self-Indulgence
Teamwork Values
Respect for Authority

You will explore Geert Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions to explain why each culture behaves differently toward each cultural concept. Here is a web resource that compares countries to one another on the Cultural Dimensions scale.

*be sure to check your Canvas course for specific assignment parameters.

The Dimensions:

1. Power Distance (PDI)

Definition: This dimension measures how much less powerful members of a society accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.

2. Individualism vs. Collectivism (IDV)

Definition: This dimension refers to the degree to which people in a society are integrated into groups, with a focus on individual goals versus group goals.
 

3. Masculinity vs. Femininity (MAS)

Definition: This dimension measures the degree to which a culture values traditionally "masculine" traits (such as competitiveness, achievement, and material success) versus "feminine" traits (such as quality of life, relationships, and nurturing).
 

4. Uncertainty Avoidance (UAI)

Definition: This dimension reflects the extent to which members of a society feel uncomfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity.
 

5. Long-Term vs. Short-Term Orientation (LTO)

Definition: This dimension reflects whether a culture values long-term planning, perseverance, and future rewards versus short-term focus on immediate results.

6. Indulgence vs. Restraint (IVR)

Definition: This dimension measures the extent to which people in a society indulge in their desires and impulses versus exercising restraint and control over their desire