Past Examination Revision

QUESTION 1

QUESTION 2
Take framework very seriously in the exam.
Do not define Hofstede’s framework because the question has already define it.
Individualism and collectivism is about how people are related to each other. Every single individual contribution is important and should be treated as an individual. The implication is showed in the reward system; the rewards are going to be given to the individual. Where in the other hand, collectivist mindset represent the group instead of themselves. Each mindset should be treated accordingly.
Power Distance (who is making the decision)
Culture that are low power distance sharing of power is a must. The employees are expected to be involved in the decision making. Managers need to learn how to make the decision via power sharing.
People with high power distance mindset tends to operate under instructions. Leadership management style needs to be customized.
Uncertainty Avoidance; how decision is made
High uncertainty avoidance = Low risk taker and vice versa.
The decisions are made quickly as the quickest as possible manner is important.
Low uncertainty avoidance= high risk taker
Masculinity (equality in the workplace)
Managers needs to understand when they are working in the Masculine culture, they need to accept it not to change it. For example: no female managers to middle east.
Long term short term
Planning, setting goals, target, and objectives.
Short term wants to achieve everything in the shortest period as possible.
QUESTIONS 3
1st part: current theories give reason to motivate people.
2nd part: whether the framework will work motivating * Maslow’s needs * McLalend
Goal setting theories and rules setting theories are content and process theory.
Why motivation always connected to satisfaction of needs? needs = univerasal which is true – need friends,