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USA & China Role of Culture - Coggle Diagram
USA & China Role of Culture
Cultural Values (CQ Report, PG. 15)
USA
Materialism
Consumer culture
Pursuit of wealth and success
Diversity
Acceptance of different cultures and lifestyles
Melting pot ideology
Individualism
Emphasis on personal achievement
Value of personal freedom
China
Collectivism
Emphasis on group harmony
Value of community and family
Long-term orientation
Focus on future planning and sustainability
Hofstede’s Culture Dimensions
Power Distance
(CQ Report, PG. 17)
USA
Low power distance
Emphasis on equality and informality
China
High power distance
Respect for authority and hierarchy
Individualism vs. Collectivism (CQ Report, PG. 17)
USA
Individual culture
Emphasis on personal achievement and independence
China
Collectivism culture
Emphasis on group harmony and interdependence
Uncertainty Avoidance( CQ Report, PG. 18)
USA
Low uncertainty avoidance
Tolerance for uncertainty and flexibility
China
Moderately high uncertainty avoidance
Preference for structure and rules to reduce uncertainty
Long-Term Orientation (CQ Report, PG. 18)
USA
Short-term orientation
Focus on immediate results and fullfillment
China
Long-term orientation
Emphasis on achieving long-term goals
Socio-cultural Similarities & Differences (Vance, 2023)
Urbanization
Both countries have big urban populations.
Cities serve as a center for economic activities, culture, and innovation.
Globalization
Both countries are major players in the global economy.
Both have presence of multinational corporations and cultural influences worldwide.
Technology Adoption
Both countries have high rates of technology adoption.
Embrace of digital communication, e-commerce, and innovation.
Social Structure
USA: Emphasis on individualism, meritocracy, and social mobility.
China: Strong emphasis on hierarchy, collectivism, and social harmony.
Family Structure
USA: Nuclear family is common, with an emphasis on independence.
China: Extended family structure is coomon, with a focus on filial piety.
Work Ethic
USA: Emphasis on work life balance, creativity, and flexibility.
China: Emphasis on hard work, commitment, and loyalty to the organization.
Communication Styles
USA: Direct communication, open expression of opinions, and informality.
China: Indirect communication, respect for hierarchy, and formal interactions.
GLOBE Project Cultural Differences (GLOBAL Project, 2020)
Assertiveness
China
Moderate assertiveness
Balancing assertiveness with respect for hierarchy and harmony.
USA
High assertiveness
Value placed on direct and assertive communication.
Future Orientation
China
Future-oriented
Focus on long-term planning, stability, and sustainability.
USA
Future-oriented
Emphasis on innovation, progress, and planning for the future.
Performance Orientation
USA
High performance orientation
Emphasis on achievement, competitiveness, and striving for excellence.
China
Moderate performance orientation
Focus on achieving goals, meeting expectations, and maintaining harmony.
Humane Orientation
USA
Moderate humane orientation
Balance between individual needs and societal welfare.
China
High humane orientation
Emphasis on caring for others, social responsibility, and community well-being.