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BUS401 SLP 2

BUS401 SLP 2

Your Name

Trident University International

BUS401 International Business

Due Date

BUS401 SLP 2

Remember to always indent the first line of a paragraph (use the tab key) or paragraph formatting (see below). The introduction should be short (2-3 sentences). The margins, font size, spacing, and font type (bold or plain) are set in APA format. While you may change the names of the headings, do not change the formatting or style of font except as specified below. This template uses Times New Roman 12-point. You may also use: Calibri (11), Arial (11), Georgia (11) or Lucida Sans Unicode (10). No quotations are permitted in this paper. Each paragraph (except the introduction and conclusion) must contain at least one in-text citation. Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite and reference the sources in APA format. NOTE: failure to use research with accompanying citations to support content will result in reduced scoring “Level 2-Developing” on the grading rubric. This is a professional paper; not a personal one based on feelings. It must be written in the third person; this means words like “I”, “we”, and “you” are not appropriate.

Culture

Using the information from the website, provide a brief explanation for each dimension (Power Distance, Individualism, Masculinity, Uncertainty Avoidance, Long Term Orientation, and Indulgence). (1/2 page)

Culture Comparisons

Go to Country Insights and select two countries plus the United States and complete the table below. Think about the countries you select and consider the makeup of your local workforce when deciding because you will use the data in a real-world application. NOTE: the countries analyzed here will not be used in other course assignments.

Country Comparison Value: the U.S. compared to Country 1 and Country 2
	United States	Country 1	Country 2
Power Distance
Individualism
Masculinity
Uncertainty Avoidance
Long Term Orientation
Indulgence
Source: Hofstede Insights

Explain each country’s score for that dimension. Be sure to cite the website but do not use the exact words or quotations. To apply what you have learned, address cultural differences and similarities between employees from the three countries. (1 page)

Culture Application

Using the Defense Language and National Security Education Office‘s cultureready and/or other resources, research your two countries. Provide information that will assist an American company better understand each country from a cultural perspective. (1 ½ pages)

Conclusion

Add some concluding remarks: 2 to 3-sentence conclusion.

References

Below are some basic rules to follow when creating a reference list:

· Begin your reference list on a new page.

· The word References should be centered and bold at the top of the page.

· Double-space your reference list.

· For each author, list the last name first followed by the initials for their first and middle names.

· Arrange your reference list alphabetically by the last name of the author.

· Use a hanging indent after the first line of your citation (Word does this for you). Type your entry and then click “Paragraph” on the HOME tab to create the “hanging indent.”

APA has a handout for the most common types of references.