Whereas the process of globalisation brought wealth to many countries over the past century, others could not participate in the accelerating environment. Moreover the proceeded industrialisation dilated the gap between rich and poor countries. On the one hand industrial countries benefit as the world inexorably grows together, while on the other hand there are many countries that cannot keep up. Thus there is a shift in cultural, social, political and economic interdependencies between countries worldwide.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Analysis and Comparison of Cultures
- 2.1 Analysis of the German Culture
- 2.2 Analysis of the Indian Culture
- 2.3 Comparison of the German and Indian Cultures
- 3. The Impact on Decision Making Strategies
- 4. Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to analyze and compare the decision-making strategies of Germany and India, focusing on the influence of cultural differences. It utilizes Geert Hofstede's "Dimensions of National Cultures" to examine the impact of cultural values on decision-making processes.
- Cultural differences in decision-making
- Influence of Hofstede's cultural dimensions
- Comparison of German and Indian cultures
- Impact of cultural factors on business decisions
- Potential for improvement in developing and threshold countries
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter introduces the paper's topic, outlining the increasing significance of understanding cultural differences in decision-making in a globalized world. It highlights the need for a comparative analysis of German and Indian cultures to shed light on potential differences in decision-making strategies.
- Chapter 2: Analysis and Comparison of Cultures This chapter delves into the analysis of German and Indian cultures, utilizing Hofstede's cultural dimensions to identify and compare key cultural values in both countries. It explores the implications of these cultural differences for decision-making processes within organizations and society as a whole.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on key concepts such as cultural differences, decision-making strategies, Geert Hofstede's cultural dimensions, German culture, Indian culture, globalisation, and the impact of cultural values on business and societal decisions.
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- Johann Kristoph Kaup (Author), 2015, Analysis and Comparison of German and Indian Culture with a Special Focus on Decision Making Strategies, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/429831
