QSO 321 Module Two Assignment Template
Criteria
Canada
Saudi Arabia
Japan
Authority Figures
• Authority figures
are treated just
like their
subordinates
showing that
there low is
power distance in
Canada.
• Developing
personal contact
in the
professional
setting not is
considered be to
important.
• Subordinates
show high
respect to
authority figures.
They are greeted
first and
subordinates
stand up when
they enter.
• Maintaining
prolonged eye
contact and
physic touchal
may be
considered
offensive.
• Authority figures
are considered
superior their to
subordinates. To
show respect to
superiors, the
Japanese bow
down and do not
shake hands.
• Shaking hands
may be
considered be to
offensive.
Levels of Formality
• All mbers are me
treated equally.
• Equality and
diversity
elements are
given priority.
• Subordinates can
greet their
superiors with a
handshake.
• Formal dress
code is
maintained the in
