(Practical) Usages and Application of Hofstede's theory

      
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		            		Aggy, Nigeria
			            
(Practical) Usages and Application of Hofstede's theory

	          		What are the application areas of Hofstede's theory, how can the theory be applied?
				      
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						            	Catherine M. Bing
CEO, United States
												
				                Applications of Hofstede's Theory

													We use the Hofstede model in M&A integration, cultural due diligence, leadership development, web site/HR processes/collateral materials analysis (cultural audits), global talent development, talent potential analysis, global team and team leader development and of course a wide variety of training programs.

Cultural differences potentially impact all aspects of business interactions... Even customer service. See Marieke Demooj's work for implications in advertising.
				                
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						            	Gunnar, Norway
												
				                Application Areas of Hofstede

													If you think about it, there are lots of areas and levels where Hofstedes cultural dimensions model can be applied:

- Concretising / discussing any (vague) culture.

- Comparing current versus future (desired) cultures

- Comparing cultures of countries / regions

- Comparing cultures of companies / divisions / departments

- Managing multicultural teams

- Analysing / coaching behavior of managers or leaders.
				                
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						            	MARTIN Christian
Consultant, France
												
				                Intercultural Communication Aspects in Communities of Practice (CoPs)

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						            	Catherine M. Bing
CEO, United States
												
				                Hofstede Theory Into Practice

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						            	Ulrich Schweiker
Director, Germany
												
				                How can the Hofstede's Model be Used Beyond Starting a Discussion?

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