Tue 22 Jun 2010
Cultures and Organizations
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If you’re interested in how different cultures around the world affect organizations and products you need to look into Hofstede’s work.
“Note the differences in the two groups of Websites. The Malaysian Website features strong axial symmetry, a focus on the official seal of the university, photographs of faculty or administration leaders conferring degrees, and monumental buildings in which people play a small role. A top-level menu selection provides a detailed explanation of the symbolism of the official seal and information about the leaders of the university.
The Dutch Websites feature an emphasis on students (not leaders), a stronger use of asymmetric layout, and photos of both genders in illustrations. These Websites emphasize the power of students as consumers and equals. Students even have the opportunity to operate a WebCam and take their own tour of the Ichthus Hogeschool.”
www.amanda.com/resources/hfweb2000/AMA_CultDim.pdf
