Understanding Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions: Uncertainty Avoidance Index

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What is a 'born global' firm?

A firm that pursues a vision of becoming global from its inception and globalizes rapidly without a long term domestic or internationalization period.

What are born globals typically characterized by?

Having a reliance on cutting-edge technology in the development of relatively unique product or process innovations.

How do deeply engaged employees in a company culture perform in their jobs?

They are more efficient and feel a greater sense of commitment to the company.

Why must today's managers adapt their motivational styles for international teams?

Due to the increasingly diverse cross-cultural teams that are commonplace at many MNCs.

Define motivation.

Motivation is a psychological process through which unsatisfied wants or needs lead to drives that are aimed at goals or incentives.

Explore the concept of Uncertainty Avoidance Index, which reflects how well people can cope with anxiety in different societies. Learn about societies that score high in Uncertainty Avoidance and their tendencies towards predictability and control.

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