Examine Tables 6.1 and 6.2 and select two countries with contrasting profiles.

Use Hofstede’s dimensions to suggest how SHRM interventions to motivate employees and appraise employees might differ between these countries. Now repeat this process using Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner’s dimensions. To what extent do your suggestions differ?

Table 6.1:

Table 6.2:

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Country Germany (West) Hong Kong Japan Netherlands Pakistan Sweden Switzerland Taiwan UK USA Power distance (high = greater differentials) Low High Moderate Low Moderate Low Low Moderate Low Low Individualism/ Masculinity/ Uncertainty avoidance collectivism femininity (high = (high = individualism) masculinity) (high = fear of ambiguity) High Low Moderate High Low High High Low High High High Moderate High Low Moderate Low High Moderate High High Moderate Low High Moderate Moderate Low Moderate Moderate Low Low Confucian dynamism (high = long-term orientation) Moderate High High Moderate Low Moderate Moderate High Low Low