scholarly journals Cultural Differences Between Countries: The Brazilian and the Chinese Ways of Doing Business

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Erika Zoeller Véras ◽  
Daniel Bicudo Véras
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Business World ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Short Overview ◽  
Doing Business

Each country has its own cultural backgrounds and standards of thinking, being and acting, and these cultural differences strongly influence the business world. The purpose of this paper is to present some cultural differences between countries highlighting the Brazilian and Chinese examples. Many are the cultural aspects within a society; therefore this paper will emphasize how these aspects can have an impact in business in both cultures, having as a background the basic cultural points of each country. Brazil and China will be analyzed through the Hofstede (2001) dimensions which measure cultural differences. This paper gives a short overview to provide an understanding on how cultural similarities and cultural differences are important when doing business in the mentioned countries. The authors propose that the more acquainted one is with a culture, the more successful his/ her business will become. In addition, it is necessary to evaluate which cultural issues have an impact when it comes to business.

Transcultural Aspects in CL-Psychiatry

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
P. Varandas
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Ethnic Origin ◽  
Clinical Expression ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Modern Psychiatry ◽  
The World

Modern psychiatry must take into account more and more the so called cultural differences in its practice. These differences are not merely the evident cultural aspects of diverse ethnic origin, but also the differences determined by economic, social and cultural reasons.The main paradox of our times is that we try to believe on the ilusion of people homogenicity consequent to the globalization process, when we see that everyone access to the same markets, products, services and news or when we see that everyone can communicate with everyone all over the world. This ilusion is reinforced by the higher cosmopolitism levels of our towns, where we can see people from different ethnic or cultural backgrounds sharing the same space in a reasonable harmonic way.However, this ilusion is covering the intimate aspiration of any person or group to preserve his identity and afirm his own values. In fact we are living in a society that expresses multiethnic, multiculture and multisocial differences in an interdepedent diversity.Hospitals are in a way microsocieties where this paradox emerge or in purely sociologic terms described above, but also by the clinical expression of this diversity.CL-Psychiatry is the field where this subject must be known and researched. This presentation will reviewed the situation.

scholarly journals Cultural Differences in Management: Two Aspects

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-22
Author(s):  
Nele De Gersem
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Cultural Difference ◽  
Legal Issues ◽  
The Other ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Business World ◽  
Doing Business

Indian companies have become very important in the global business world. Since the 1990s, this fact has received increasing attention from researchers, popular writers and consultants. Besides legal issues and economic facts, cultural difference is a recurring item in this literature. More specifically, the focus is on the Indianness of the Indian way of doing business. This article is a first step towards the process of examining two of the alleged aspects of this Indianness—one is paternalism and the other is hierarchy.

scholarly journals Cultural influence on innovativeness - links between “The Culture Map” and the “Global Innovation Index”

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Viola Isabel Nyssen Guillén ◽  
Carsten Deckert
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Cultural Influence ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Multicultural Teams ◽  
Ongoing Debate ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Global Innovation

AbstractIn the ongoing debate on the relation of cultural differences and national innovativeness this research aims to find out which of the seven cultural dimensions of The Culture Map (communicating, evaluating, leading, deciding, trusting, disagreeing, scheduling) have a significant influence on a nation’s ability and capacity to innovate. The findings show that cultural aspects as described by The Culture Map clearly influence the innovativeness of a nation. Based on these findings, tentative recommendations for fruitful monocultural and multicultural teams respectively are given.

scholarly journals Patients’ attitudes toward conventional and herbal treatments for depression and anxiety: A cross-sectional Israeli survey

2021 ◽  
pp. 002076402199238
Author(s):  
Or Burstein ◽  
Alon Shamir ◽  
Nurit Abramovitz ◽  
Ravid Doron
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Prescription Medications ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
Choice Of Treatment

Background: As many patients view conventional antidepressants and anxiolytics negatively, it is not surprising that the willingness to apply these treatments is far from ideal, thus posing a critical barrier in promoting an effective and durable treatment. Aim: The present study aimed to explore patients’ attitudes toward conventional and herbal treatments for depression and anxiety, while considering cultural and demographic factors, to further elucidate the antecedes that putatively determine the treatment’s outcome. Methods: During June 2017, a cross-sectional survey was conducted using stratified sampling from a large-scale Israeli volunteer online panel. The final sample included 591 Jewish Israeli adults that reported they were suffering from depression or anxiety. Results: A heterogeneous range of attitudes toward treatment was found: for example, a large group of patients did not utilize prescription medications (39%), a professional consultation (12.9%), or any form of treatment (17.4%). Interestingly, these patients were significantly more likely to support naturally-derived treatments and were less concerned with scientific proof. Further, adverse effects were demonstrated as a prominent factor in the choice of treatment. A higher incidence of adverse effects was associated with an increased willingness to consider an alternative herbal treatment. Noteworthy attitudes were found in orthodox-Jewish individuals, who showed similar consultation rates, but utilized more psychological, rather than pharmacological treatments. Conclusions: It is proposed that patients’ perspectives and cultural backgrounds are needed to be taken into consideration during the clinical assessment and choice of treatment. The findings imply that a particular emphasis should be placed on patients that discard conventional pharmacological options and on distinct cultural aspects. Several recommendations for revising the current policy are advocated to promote more culturally-informed and patient-oriented care.

scholarly journals Revisiting Doing Business in the Middle East

2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-57
Author(s):  
David Desplaces ◽  
Nancy K. McIntyre
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
International Management ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Conflict ◽  
Class Discussion ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Team Environment ◽  
A Company

This case engages students on a number of issues common to doing business in other countries, specifically in the Middle East. It is intended to be a basis for class discussion rather than to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of the situation. The case seeks to integrate issues of international management and cross-cultural conflict and negotiation. Students are challenged to diagnose a cross-culturally sensitive situation and develop solutions in a team environment under limiting time restraints. This case is also designed to help students understand the cultural aspects of a situation and how different solutions could have major consequences on the bottom line of a company.

Doing Business Abroad: The Problem of Training for Cultural Differences in Communication

1983 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 341-347
Author(s):  
John P. Daniels ◽  
Hugh M. Shane ◽  
Jerry L. Wall
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Host Country ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Effective Communication ◽  
Sociological Factors ◽  
Efficient Management ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Foreign Culture ◽  
Time Space

Effective communication is essential for efficient management. Yet, the problem of communication is exacerbated when the manager is required to function in a foreign culture. Communication in a foreign country is often complicated by such cultural influences as the importance of time, space, relationships, and numerous other subtle psychological and sociological factors. Merely learning the language of a host country is not sufficient to effectively conduct business abroad. To be truly effective, a manager must not only understand the language of the host country but must also “have a feel” for its culture. The present article suggests that managers preparing for overseas assignments be familiarized not only with the language of the host country but also with the psychological and sociological norms inherent in that particular culture.

scholarly journals The Influence of MYOB Accounting Software on the Performance of Company Financial Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-84
Author(s):  
Emil Salim ◽  
Zefriyenni ◽  
Hanna Pratiwi ◽  
Fitri Yeni ◽  
Zerni Melmusi
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Business World ◽  
Financial Report ◽  
Technology System ◽  
Performance Reporting ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Accounting Software ◽  
A Company

In the last two decades, the necessity of information management and technology system has been proven as a very crucial need for many enterprises or companies. The use of computers in the office automation and integrated system is a must for companies to establish themselves in the business world. One of the basic management information systems that are crucial in the accounting program is the use of doing business transactions are considered able to simplify and streamline the fundamental needs for running a business, such as marketing and operations is also a financial statement of a company. This study aims to measure the extent of the influence of the use of accounting software on performance reporting on financial companies, one of which is using MYOB accounting software in assisting the settlement of financial reporting in a company.

scholarly journals PERCEPTION OF HOARDING BEHAVIOR AMONG GENERAL POPULATION OF RAWALPINDI AND ISLAMABAD CITIES OF PAKISTAN: AN EXPLORATORY QUALITATIVE INQUIRY

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 83-92
Author(s):  
Fauzia Malik ◽  
Anila Kamal
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
General Population ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Hoarding Behavior ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology

Background: Hoarding is a complex phenomenon that has received extensive attention in recent years. Most studies have been conducted in Western culture with few from other regions of world, which advocates need to explore the phenomenon in different cultural contexts. Objective of this study was to ascertain the perception of hoarding behavior among general population of Rawalpindi and Islamabad cities of Pakistan.Materials Methods: This exploratory qualitative study with grounded theory design was conducted in National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan from September 2015-May 2016. Sample of 46 subjects from different socio-cultural backgrounds was selected from otherwise healthy adult (20-60 years) population of Rawalpindi Islamabad cities of Pakistan by purposive sampling. A qualitative research methodology was employed to develop theoretical understanding of phenomenon. Focus group discussions with six groups were conducted to assess existence and phenomenology of hoarding behavior in present cultural framework. Data was analyzed using grounded theory method.Results: Findings of this study support current literature concerning the role of emotional attachments, associated positive and negative affect, certain personality characteristics and early experiences in development and maintenance of hoarding behavior. This study also confirms that material possessions are source of security by providing sense of identity to owner, and are considered symbols of status in society. Finally, it involves the account of socio-cultural aspects like status transformation, with resulting sense of competition, gender role, impact of material deprivation, and religious construction of phenomenon that emerged as more of culture specific elements in indigenous settings of Pakistan.Conclusion: This study addresses factors that underpin major themes in relation to form and prevalence of hoarding behavior in cultural context of Pakistan and discusses the findings in reference to the similarities and differences with extant literature.

Creativity Through the Eyes of Professional Artists in Cuba, Germany, and Russia

2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 261-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Dominik Güss ◽  
Ma. Teresa Tuason ◽  
Noemi Göltenboth ◽  
Anastasia Mironova
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Creative Process ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Emotional Process ◽  
Cross Cultural Differences ◽  
Fluid Process

Creativity plays an important role in the advancement of all societies around the world, yet the role of cultural influences on creativity is still unclear. Following systems theory, activity theory, and ecocultural theory, semistructured interviews with 30 renowned artists (writers, composers, and visual artists) from Cuba, Germany, and Russia were conducted to explore the complexity of the creative process and potential cultural differences. All interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using consensual qualitative research methodology. The following eight main domains resulted from the interviews: How I became an artist, What being an artist means to me, Creating as a cognitive process, Creating as an emotional process, Creating as a motivational process, Fostering factors of creativity, Hindering factors, and The role of culture in creating. Artists in the three countries similarly talked about creativity being a fluid process where ideas change, and elaborated on the role of intuition and the unconscious when creating art. Meaningful cross-cultural differences were seen among the artists of three cultural backgrounds in terms of attitudes about financial instability, in how they perceive themselves, in their art’s societal function, in the cognitive and in the emotional process of creating, and in terms of social connectedness. Results highlight (a) the complexity of the creative process going beyond cognitive factors and including motivational, emotional, and sociocultural factors, and (b) the cultural differences in the creative process. Results are beneficial for further developing a comprehensive theory of the creative process taking cultural differences into consideration.

Culture and Websites Interaction

2014 ◽  
pp. 1461-1495
Author(s):  
Ramazan Nacar ◽  
Sebnem Burnaz ◽  
Nimet Uray
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
Communication Channels ◽  
High Potential ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Methodological Issues ◽  
Business World ◽  
Culturally Adapted ◽  
To Come ◽  
Research Recommendations

With the increasing globalization of the business world, websites have become ever more important tools in international business. After the invention of websites, researchers have begun to analyze the websites as they have for traditional communication channels. Websites, as the communication medium of global firms, are not culturally neutral mediums. Website components should be analyzed very carefully in terms of their interaction with cultural issues to come up with culturally adapted websites. In this chapter, 114 studies on culture and websites are critically reviewed, and selected papers among them from a variety of areas such as marketing, communications, management, information technologies, and others, are analyzed in detail to consolidate the existing knowledge and approaches. This chapter aims to analyze how scholarly research on the interaction of culture and websites has developed. The studies are categorized according to the framework developed and selected. Forty of them are discussed in detail under some subcategories. A number of conceptual and methodological issues that deserve more attention are discussed to fulfill the high potential of websites. A state-of-the-art review of several innovative advances in culture and websites is provided to stimulate new streams for future research, and future research recommendations are proposed at the end of the chapter.

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