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Thinking Question Is there cultural difference? There Are Differences Among Cultures. By the evolution of human being, the world culture is always full of colors and variety. By the nature of nationality, a nation will not be a nation without its own special culture. In reality, we don’t see the homogenous world culture. From the integrated characteristic of culture, cultures can be different. Chapter 3 Understanding Cultural Differences Ways to Understanding and Comparing Cultural Differences Contents 1.Normal Distribution of Cultural Characteristics 2. Understand Cultural Differences at the Level of Values Understanding Cultural Differences Understanding Cultural Differences Understanding Cultural Differences Subcultures/co-cultures Understanding Cultural Differences Understanding Cultural Differences Understanding Cultural Differences Understanding Cultural Differences Comparing Cultures as Overlapping Normal Distribution Contents 1. Normal Distribution of Cultural Characteristics 2. Understand Cultural Differences at the Level of Values （1）Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck’s Value Orientations （2）Hofstede’s National Cultures a. Human nature (1)??? is evil but perfectible (2)??? is a mixture of good and evil (3) good but corruptible Discussion on Human Nature Influences of Different Human Nature Orientations on HRM Theory X Basic assumption: human nature is evil. employees are inherently lazy and will avoid work if they can. Influences on HRM: -----Workers need to be closely supervised and comprehensive systems of controls developed. A hierarchical structure is needed with narrow span of control at each level. ---- The Theory X manager tends to believe that everything must end in blaming someone. He or she thinks all prospective employees are only out for themselves. ----Furthermore, Theory X supervisors cannot trust any employee, and they reveal this to their support staff via their communications constantly.