Comparing Countries

Power Distance Index (PDI) In America everyone is so different, everyone believes in equality and no one person is better than the rest and everyone can speak there mind. In China it is very rigged, you have to be very careful who you talk to; there is a manager and they are in charge. They are the top person where as in America more people can put in their input on the subject. 
Individualism (IDV) In America everyone is so different and you can be anyone you want to be. Everyone comes from different backgrounds and different cultures. In China outsiders are not so welcomed.  
Masculinity (MAS) In America there has not been a women president and about 15% of the top executives in the workplace are women. In China the same thing is relevant, there has been no women as president. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2012-11-20/women-in-china-leadership-fewer-than-under-mao-chart-of-the-day This article describes the difference between China and the United States women in power in the government since Richard Nixon was President.


Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI)  In America we can be very worried about what we do not know. In America people like stability in their life with job security, owning a home and even having a certain amount of kids in their family. In China as well they want a lot of stability that they do not even go against anything so that they can keep their job and keep the life they need with nothing surprising them. 

Long-Term Orientation (LTO)America is very short termed oriented, as the chart shows, China is at the opposite end of the spectrum. In China, organizations are very conscious of how their decisions will affect future generations, even three or four generations down the road. They are focus on long and sustainable solutions rather than quick fixes. America on the other hand, is short term oriented. Business will look for quick advantages that may not last long or be good in the long run. They are focused a lot on the here and now and will sometime over look the affects that can come from decisions.

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