Nine Dimensions of Culture
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United States
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China
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Power Distance
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Low; We value the American premise of "liberty and justice for all."
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High; Every member of Chinese businesses follows office regulation and work guidelines made by owner.
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Uncertainty Avoidance
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Low; The U.S. Constitution Bill of Rights guides American law and has been amended over time.
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High; Managers are more controlling, less approachable, and less likely to delegate to subordinates than their low-avoidance counterparts.
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Humane Orientation
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High; The United States tends to give a lot to other countries.
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Low; China always wants rewards instead of giving rewards.
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Collectivism I
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High; In the United States because in school, majority of students are taught to voice their opinion.
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Low; In China, they are not allowed to voice their opinion but are taught to only follow their superior.
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Collectivism II
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Low; In the U.S. people are use to having their freedom and make their own decisions in life.
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High; In China, they are use to doing everything in a group and was raised to attend boarding schools.
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Assertiveness
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Equal; The United States allows there people to express themselves openly and be true to their values and beliefs.
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Equal; China allows there people to express themselves.
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Gender Egalitarianism
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High; The United States allows women to work equally alongside men regardless to job title.
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Low; China is still fighting for equal rights since gender inequalities exist in their country.
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Future Orientation
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Equal; The United States stays prepared for any and everything they may be faced with.
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Equal; China is already preparing and encouraging for a fast effort in modern education.
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Performance Orientation
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Low; The United States rely on China for their products.
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High; China is more advanced because everything is made in this country from cars, clothes and appliances.
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