Cultural Differences In The Canadian Workplace

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I believe that workplace diversity and respect for cultural differences are apparent in the Canadian workplace. This is also reflected in Hofstede’s framework for assessing culture. The dimensions are as follows (source: http://geert-hofstede.com/canada.html): Power Distance: Canada has a score of 39. This low score implies that power is distributed equally. Organizations also value the bottom up approach in decision making process. Individualism: Canada has a score of 80. According to Hofstede, it can be characterized as an individualist culture. Canadian workplace focuses on personal merits. Masculinity: Canada has a moderated score of 52. Since the score is greater than 50, we can say that it is moderately “Masculine” society. Canadian focus

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