You are focused on bridging cultural differences. You will help the U.S. based employees of Google understand the intercultural dynamics of working with the new co-workers that are native to the country where the company has a new branch. The company's new business operation is in Mexico. The company decided to open in Mexico because there is a lot of international travel that occurs. The U.S. employees will interact well and with open minds and helping hands with the new employees.

Analyze the eight cultural dimensions (individualism, collectivism, egalitarian, hierarchal, performance orientation, future orientation, assertiveness, humane orientation, and uncertainty avoidance) of Mexico. Analyze the eight cultural dimensions (individualism, collectivism, egalitarian, hierarchal, performance orientation, future orientation, assertiveness, humane orientation, and uncertainty avoidance) of Mexico. Use this chart as a guide if you need help.

Cultural Dimensions	Priorities
Individualism	Independence vs. Interdependence Individual Goals over group goals Choice vs. Obligation Distinct/separate
Collectivism	Interdependence vs. Independence Group goals vs. Individual goals Obligation vs. Choice
Egalitarian	Even distribution of power, minimize status differences, and minimize special privileges
Hierarchal	Power differences are expected, follow leaders without questioning them, and feel comfortable with leaders receiving special privileges and opportunities

Cultural Dimensions	Priorities
Performance Orientation	The extent to which a community encourages and rewards innovation, high standards, and performance improvement"
Future Orientation	Involves the degree to which cultures are willing to sacrifice current wants to achieve future needs
Assertiveness	Deals with the level of confrontation and directness that is considered appropriate and productive
Humane Orientation	The degree to which an organization or society encourages and rewards individuals for being fair, altruistic, friendly, generous, caring, and kind
Uncertainty Avoidance	Refers to how cultures socialize members to feel in uncertain, novel, surprising, or extraordinary situation; High - uncomfortable; low - comfortable