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Jul 23

Individualism/Collectivism

In Hofstede’s analysis, the index of individualism is shown through questions about the value of personal time, freedom, interesting and fulfilling work, etc. The Hofstede individualism score measures the extent to which it is generally believed that individuals are supposed to... read more →
Jul 23
Jul 23

Being-Doing Cultures

  Every culture places importance on differing parts of life. Each sees the role of work differently. There are some that emphasize the journey and some that emphasize the destination. This can be defined as being-orientated or doing-orientated. This difference is important to note because people from... read more →
Jul 23

Power Distance

There are several cultures throughout the world that each has an influence on a person’s thought processes and decision-making. Through a series of cultural studies, Geert Hofstede, a Dutch social scientist, created a way to study and quantify these cultural factors, called Hofstede’s cultural dimensions... read more →
Jul 23

Time Orientation

We often never think about our perception of time, because we see it as something universal. Throughout the world, however, various cultures do not see time in the same way. Some cultures value a fast-paced life and prefer to be punctual. There are other cultures... read more →
Jul 23

Mauna Kea Hawaii

Did you know that Mount Everest is not the tallest mountain in the world? The tallest peak is actually Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano in Hawaii. It has been revered for thousands of years by Hawaiians and has benefitted many others. Most of the volcano... read more →
Jul 23

Kailasa Temple India

Source: https://www.ancient.eu/image/4565/kailasa-temple-ellora/ The Kailasa Temple at Ellora in western India is a feat of architectural engineering. It is considered to be the largest of all 34 rock-cut Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain temples in the Ellora Caves. Historians believe it was commissioned originally by the Rashtrakuta... read more →
Jul 23

World Heritage Sites

When there are culturally important natural or manmade structures, they are protected by the organization United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). There are natural, cultural, and mixed World Heritage sites. UNESCO wants to preserve these sites to showcase significant representations of history, culture,... read more →
Jul 23

Nile River

The Nile River has played a very big role in shaping civilization for thousands of years. It has been revered by many cultures throughout history. One of the greatest stories of success along the banks of the Nile is that of the Ancient Egyptians. It... read more →