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As an MA student of intercultural management I have to disagree on several points. In general this text is what cultural scientists call ethno-centric, assuming
by _glass 12y ago
As an MA student of intercultural management I have to disagree on several points. In general this text is what cultural scientists call ethno-centric, assuming a priority of one culture over another. But culture is just one solution to a solution space, that is made pushed into the unconscious, through unlearning. It's a bit rough to summarize several papers on this topic, e.g. there are several definitions for cultures, but this one fits the text. These solutions can be mediated and made to create synergies. So instead of proclaiming one global culture, it's better to see the different cultures as they are and mediate in the 3rd space where two or more cultures meet. To be a bit meta about the aspect of national culture (which is really just one aspect) as an American I would have sandwiched the answer with two compliments, but as a German I just put it frankly, and the intercultural competence let's me declare this meta-remark.
- abandonliberty 12y agoI agree that there is no 'superior' culture, yet standardization can result in superior overall outcomes even if point outcomes may not be optimal. Programming, construction, and manufacturing standardization are all founded on that principle. Based on your education I'm hoping you can share your insight. I have observed that some homogeneous cultures such as Taiwan, Japan, and the Mexican Yucatan have a much higher degree of social cohesiveness and responsibility than areas with mixed cultures. Is there evidence that their homogeneity and breakdown of in/out groups plays a role?