Six Cultural Dimensions

Assignment Directions:

There are two parts to this assignment.

Part 1: Written Paper

Write a substantive paper of 35 pages in length that explains Geert Hofstede’s six cultural dimensions and identifies how cultural dimensions can influence ethical negotiation strategies. Consider the following questions:

How might high or low power distance affect perceptions of fairness and authority in negotiations?

In what ways could individualism versus collectivism impact the prioritization of personal versus group interests?

How do values of masculinity versus femininity shape competitive versus cooperative negotiation tactics?

What role does uncertainty avoidance play in the acceptance of ethical guidelines and risk-taking behaviors?

How do long-term- versus short-term-orientation perspectives influence ethical decision-making and long-term commitments?

How might indulgence versus restraint affect the negotiation process and the emphasis on ethical standards?

Summarize your findings in a conclusion.

Formatting:

Use APA 7th edition format for your paper (include a title page; abstracts are optional), including for in-text citations and references.

Include at least five scholarly, professional, or governmental references.

Part 2: Narrated PowerPoint Presentation

Create a 10-slide PowerPoint presentation that summarizes the key points from your paper. Include the following:

Briefly introduce Hofstede’s cultural dimensions.

Identify how each cultural dimension can influence ethical negotiation strategies.

Provide examples or case studies that illustrate the impact of cultural dimensions on ethical negotiation.

Summarize your findings in one or more conclusion slides.

Narration:

Record and embed narration for each slide, explaining the content clearly and concisely.

Your presentation should be 510 minutes long.

Submit as a PowerPoint file.