The following five tables match selected managerial processes to each of the four original dimensions and to short term versus long term orientation. The processes are Human Resource Management (selection, training, promotion and remuneration), leadership styles, motivational assumptions, decision making/organizational design and strategy issues. It is useful for us to take each process in turn and observe the differences between high and low examples of each. If we take training as an example, we note that in low power distance countries, a major criterion is for autonomy, i.e. the manager can take a decision on his own responsibility, whereas in high power distance countries, training emphasizes conformity. With regard to individualism, training in high individualism countries will be generally geared to meeting individual achievement, whereas in low individualism countries, training is more directed towards company-based skills.

Comparing Management Process -- High and Low Uncertainty Avoidance

Comparing MANAGEMENT PROCESSES -- LOW and HIGH POWER DISTANCE

Comparing Management Process -- HIGH and LOW INDIVIDUALISM

Comparing Management Process -- HIGH and LOW MASCULINITY

Carry out this exercise for each of the tables above and comment on the likely practices in countries with (a) high power distance and high masculinity and (b) low individualism and high uncertainty avoidance.

Comparing Management Process -- SHORT and LONG TERM ORIENTATION

This table might be considered in the context of the concept of time. Assess the potential impact on managerial practices if the companies take a predominately short-term approach.