GLOBE Paper

Nine Dimensions of Culture

United States

China

Power Distance

Low; We value the American premise of “liberty and justice for all.”

High; Every member of Chinese businesses follows office regulation and work guidelines made by owner.

Uncertainty Avoidance

Low; The U.S. Constitution Bill of Rights guides American law and has been amended over time.

High; Managers are more controlling, less approachable, and less likely to delegate to subordinates than their low-avoidance counterparts.

Humane Orientation

High; The United States tends to give a lot to other countries.

Low; China always wants rewards instead of giving rewards.

Collectivism I

High; In the United States because in school, majority of students are taught to voice their opinion.

Low; In China, they are not allowed to voice their opinion but are taught to only follow their superior.

Collectivism II

Low; In the U.S. people are use to having their freedom and make their own decisions in life.

High; In China, they are use to doing everything in a group and was raised to attend boarding schools.

Assertiveness

Equal; The United States allows there people to express themselves openly and be true to their values and beliefs.

Equal; China allows there people to express themselves.

Gender Egalitarianism

High; The United States allows women to work equally alongside men regardless to job title.

Low; China is still fighting for equal rights since gender inequalities exist in their country.

Future Orientation

Equal; The United States stays prepared for any and everything they may be faced with.

Equal; China is already preparing and encouraging for a fast effort in modern education.

Performance Orientation

Low; The United States rely on China for their products.

High; China is more advanced because everything is made in this country from cars, clothes and appliances.