Abstract
In the activity described in this paper, students use country specific proverbs linked to Hofstede’s cultural dimensions to develop solutions to cross-cultural management situations. As globalisation increases, so does the need for cultural competence among business managers. Cultural competence requires not only recognition of cultural variations, but also the ability to use analytical methods to develop working solutions. This activity demonstrates to students how culture is passed down through the generations, and the relationship between sayings and beliefs. Through the provided exercises, students connect Chinese and American proverbs to Hofstede’s cultural dimensions of individualism/collectivism, shortterm/long-term orientation, and power distance. Students then use the new knowledge to formulate appropriate responses to realistic management dilemmas.
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