Improving the cooperation of a mixed United Arab Emirates-China project team

By analyzing the cultures on the basis of cultural theories and by explaining practical examples

Seminararbeit , 2014 , 13 Seiten , Note: 1,3

Kulturwissenschaften - Allgemeines und Begriffe

Analyse der Kulturen der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate und China anhand der kulturellen Dimensionen nach Geert Hofstede mit dem Hintergrund ein gemischtes Projektteam auf die interkulturelle Zusammenarbeit vorzubereiten.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• List of abbreviations
• 1 - Introduction
  • 1.1 – Cultural background of the UAE and China
  • 1.2 – Objectives and scope of work
• 2 - Cultural analysis of the UAE and China
  • 2.1 Power Distance
  • 2.2 Uncertainty avoidance
  • 2.3 Individualism versus collectivism
  • 2.4 Masculinity versus femininity
  • 2.5 - Long-term versus short-term orientation
• 3 - Conclusion
  • 3.1 - Cooperation between the UAE and China
  • 3.2 - Prospects
• Bibliography

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

The main objective of this text is to analyze the cultural differences between the United Arab Emirates and China in order to improve the cooperation of a mixed project team from these two countries. The text aims to provide practical insights and recommendations for fostering effective collaboration by applying cultural theories and real-world examples.

• Cultural differences between the UAE and China
• Impact of cultural differences on project team dynamics
• Application of Geert Hofstede's cultural dimensions to analyze the UAE and China
• Strategies for improving cooperation in a mixed UAE-China project team
• Prospects for future collaboration between the UAE and China

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

The introduction provides a brief overview of the cultural backgrounds of the UAE and China, highlighting the influence of religion and political systems on their societies. It also outlines the objectives and scope of the analysis, which focuses on applying Geert Hofstede's five cultural dimensions to understand the differences between the two countries.

The second chapter delves into a detailed cultural analysis of the UAE and China, examining each of Hofstede's dimensions: Power Distance, Uncertainty Avoidance, Individualism versus Collectivism, Masculinity versus Femininity, and Long-term versus Short-term Orientation. This analysis provides a deeper understanding of the cultural values and norms that shape the behavior and communication styles of individuals from these two countries.

Schlüsselwörter

The key words and focus themes of the text include cultural differences, project team cooperation, United Arab Emirates, China, Geert Hofstede's cultural dimensions, Power Distance, Uncertainty Avoidance, Individualism versus Collectivism, Masculinity versus Femininity, Long-term versus Short-term Orientation, cultural analysis, intercultural communication, and practical recommendations for improving collaboration.

• Hochschule: FOM Essen, Hochschule für Oekonomie & Management gemeinnützige GmbH, Hochschulleitung Essen früher Fachhochschule
• Note: 1,3
• Autor: Tobias Hoffmann (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2014
• Seiten: 13
• Katalognummer: V284810
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656846727
• ISBN (Buch): 9783656846734
• Sprache: Englisch
• Schlagworte: improving, united, arab, emirates-china