Topic > Peru and Canadian Cultural Differences - 791

CulturalPeru has experienced a series of political uncertainties over the years, facing the contrast between a military junta and a free democratic government. Political instability in Peru has also led to unstable economic systems, from a state-controlled system to a free market economy. Peru's cultural dimensions demonstrate that the implementation of laws and policies would improve conditions of uncertainty and put the state back on solid footing. According to a study conducted by Prof. Geert Hofstede, Peru's index score for uncertainty avoidance was 87, in contrast to the United States which achieved a score of 46. It is evident that Peruvian society has high demands for rules rigid and rigorous applications, an ideology that derives from the Roman Catholic faith. Furthermore, norms in Peruvian society reflect a low tolerance for deviation or any form of leniency. Another aspect of Hofstede's study reveals that Peru has an ideal individualism score of 16, which is relatively low. This shows that Peru, unlike the United States, has a social orientation towards collectivism. This indicates that Peruvian society values ​​relationships and collective well-being rather than personal fulfillment and free will, which is a common value among Latin American nations. These Peruvian cultural values ​​are also reflected in the corporate sector. There are also clear distinctions between how businesses operate in the United States and Peru. In general, Peruvian companies are often organized in a hierarchical manner with centralized power from top management. Top management has authoritative powers to make economic decisions and provide guidelines, while lower-level employees have no say other than to join... middle of paper... training and direct communication, where employees and managers can consult freely. Canadians also believe that work can be accomplished better and easily through teamwork where each employee will be able to fully utilize their skills. Canadian society can also be characterized as a male-average society, which means that Canadian society has a tendency towards success. While Canadian society promotes achieving high standards of work performance and personal achievement, the emphasis on success and winning is more subdued than in the United States. Furthermore, although Canadians strive for high performance at work, they still maintain a work-life balance and manage their time to meet work, personal and social demands. Works Cited http://geert-hofstede.com/canada.htmlhttp://geert-hofstede.com/peru.html