ME 489 Practices of Modern Engineering Lecture 23

  • Slides: 20
Download presentation
ME 489 Practices of Modern Engineering Lecture 23 a April 21, 2011 Cultural dimension:

ME 489 Practices of Modern Engineering Lecture 23 a April 21, 2011 Cultural dimension: What is Different is Dangerous Luis San Andres Mast-Childs Tribology Professor Texas A&M University http: //rotorlab. tamu. edu/me 489 1

Lecture Date: Today Cultural dimensions The avoidance of uncertainty – What is different is

Lecture Date: Today Cultural dimensions The avoidance of uncertainty – What is different is dangerous Assignments & reading: Other: complete ONE MINUTE PAPER 2

Uncertainty Avoidance The tolerance to the ambiguous and unpredictable All humans have to face

Uncertainty Avoidance The tolerance to the ambiguous and unpredictable All humans have to face the fact that we do not know what will happen tomorrow: the future is uncertain, but we have to live with it anyway. Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind By Geert Hofstede and Gert Jan Hofstede 3

Uncertainty Avoidance Extreme ambiguity causes intolerable anxiety. Every society has developed ways to alleviate

Uncertainty Avoidance Extreme ambiguity causes intolerable anxiety. Every society has developed ways to alleviate the anxiety. Technology – avoids uncertainty from nature Laws and rules – prevent uncertainties in behavior from other people Religion – a control of the future - transcends beyond mortality Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind By Geert Hofstede and Gert Jan Hofstede 4

Uncertainty Avoidance Uncertainty is a feeling, a subjective experience! Anxiety is a diffuse “state

Uncertainty Avoidance Uncertainty is a feeling, a subjective experience! Anxiety is a diffuse “state of being uneasy or worried about what may happen. ” It is NOT fear, which has an object. We are afraid of something, but anxiety has no object. Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind By Geert Hofstede and Gert Jan Hofstede 5

Uncertainty Avoidance Index The extent to which members of a culture feel threatened by

Uncertainty Avoidance Index The extent to which members of a culture feel threatened by ambiguous or unknown situations Anxious cultures tend to be expressive cultures: places where people talk with their hands, raise voices, showing emotion, pounding, etc. In weak UAI countries, anxiety levels are low. Aggressions and emotions are not shown (stress cannot be released easily) Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind By Geert Hofstede and Gert Jan Hofstede 6

http: //www. clearlycultural. com/geert-hofstede-culturaldimensions Uncertainty Avoidance Map Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind

http: //www. clearlycultural. com/geert-hofstede-culturaldimensions Uncertainty Avoidance Map Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind By Geert Hofstede and Gert Jan Hofstede 7

Uncertainty Avoidance Index for 74 countries Country SCORE RANK strong Most Latin. American and

Uncertainty Avoidance Index for 74 countries Country SCORE RANK strong Most Latin. American and Mediterranean countries Less strong Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind By Geert Hofstede and Gert Jan Hofstede 8

Uncertainty Avoidance Index for 74 countries Country SCORE RANK Less strong Country SCORE RANK

Uncertainty Avoidance Index for 74 countries Country SCORE RANK Less strong Country SCORE RANK Arab countries UAI: 68 Most G-7 countries (developed) Singapore is a surprise Happiest countries weak Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind By Geert Hofstede and Gert Jan Hofstede 9

Uncertainty Avoidance vs. Masculinity Uncertainty Index weak strong feminine Masculinity Cultures and Organizations: Software

Uncertainty Avoidance vs. Masculinity Uncertainty Index weak strong feminine Masculinity Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind masculine By Geert Hofstede and Gert Jan Hofstede 10

Uncertainty Avoidance vs. Individualism (IDIV) collectivist individualism weak Uncertainty Cultures and Organizations: Software of

Uncertainty Avoidance vs. Individualism (IDIV) collectivist individualism weak Uncertainty Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind strong By Geert Hofstede and Gert Jan Hofstede 11

Weak UAI Strong UAI Key Differences Uncertainty Avoidance Health & Education Cultures and Organizations:

Weak UAI Strong UAI Key Differences Uncertainty Avoidance Health & Education Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind By Geert Hofstede and Gert Jan Hofstede 12

Weak UAI Strong UAI Key Differences Uncertainty Avoidance Shopping Cultures and Organizations: Software of

Weak UAI Strong UAI Key Differences Uncertainty Avoidance Shopping Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind By Geert Hofstede and Gert Jan Hofstede 13

Weak UAI Strong UAI Key Differences Uncertainty Avoidance Workplace & Organization Cultures and Organizations:

Weak UAI Strong UAI Key Differences Uncertainty Avoidance Workplace & Organization Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind By Geert Hofstede and Gert Jan Hofstede 14

Weak UAI Strong UAI Key Differences Uncertainty Avoidance Organization & Motivation Cultures and Organizations:

Weak UAI Strong UAI Key Differences Uncertainty Avoidance Organization & Motivation Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind By Geert Hofstede and Gert Jan Hofstede 15

Weak UAI Strong UAI Key Differences Uncertainty Avoidance The citizen Cultures and Organizations: Software

Weak UAI Strong UAI Key Differences Uncertainty Avoidance The citizen Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind By Geert Hofstede and Gert Jan Hofstede 16

Weak UAI Strong UAI Key Differences Uncertainty Avoidance The State Cultures and Organizations: Software

Weak UAI Strong UAI Key Differences Uncertainty Avoidance The State Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind By Geert Hofstede and Gert Jan Hofstede 17

Weak UAI Strong UAI Key Differences Uncertainty Avoidance Tolerance, Religion & Ideas Cultures and

Weak UAI Strong UAI Key Differences Uncertainty Avoidance Tolerance, Religion & Ideas Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind By Geert Hofstede and Gert Jan Hofstede 18

Practices of Modern Engineering © Luis San Andres Texas A&M University 2011 http: //rotorlab.

Practices of Modern Engineering © Luis San Andres Texas A&M University 2011 http: //rotorlab. tamu. edu/me 489 19

Questions? Next lecture 20

Questions? Next lecture 20

ME 489 Practices of Modern Engineering Lecture 11ME 489 Practices of Modern Engineering Lecture 11
ME 489 Practices of Modern Engineering Lecture 7ME 489 Practices of Modern Engineering Lecture 7
ME 489 Practices of Modern Engineering Lecture 12ME 489 Practices of Modern Engineering Lecture 12
ME 489 Practices of Modern Engineering Lecture 6ME 489 Practices of Modern Engineering Lecture 6
ME 489 Practices of Modern Engineering Lecture 4ME 489 Practices of Modern Engineering Lecture 4
2021 ENGR 489 Individual Research Project ENGR 4892021 ENGR 489 Individual Research Project ENGR 489
2021 ENGR 489 Individual Research Project ENGR 4892021 ENGR 489 Individual Research Project ENGR 489
Practices of Modern Engineering Lecture 1 The ModernPractices of Modern Engineering Lecture 1 The Modern
Practices of Modern Engineering Lecture 22 April 19Practices of Modern Engineering Lecture 22 April 19
EE 489 Telecommunication Systems Engineering University of AlbertaEE 489 Telecommunication Systems Engineering University of Alberta
EE 489 Telecommunication Systems Engineering University of AlbertaEE 489 Telecommunication Systems Engineering University of Alberta
EE 489 Telecommunication Systems Engineering University of AlbertaEE 489 Telecommunication Systems Engineering University of Alberta
EE 489 Telecommunication Systems Engineering University of AlbertaEE 489 Telecommunication Systems Engineering University of Alberta
EE 489 Telecommunication Systems Engineering University of AlbertaEE 489 Telecommunication Systems Engineering University of Alberta
EE 489 Telecommunication Systems Engineering University of AlbertaEE 489 Telecommunication Systems Engineering University of Alberta
EE 489 Telecommunication Systems Engineering University of AlbertaEE 489 Telecommunication Systems Engineering University of Alberta
EE 489 Telecommunication Systems Engineering University of AlbertaEE 489 Telecommunication Systems Engineering University of Alberta
Best Practices Contents Bad Practices Good Practices BadBest Practices Contents Bad Practices Good Practices Bad
Ancient vs Modern Olympics Modern Olympics The ModernAncient vs Modern Olympics Modern Olympics The Modern