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First Business Trip to Asia (Scenario)
Jeff Elliott is on a flight across the Pacific and is excited about his first business trip to Asia. Born and raised in Alberta, Jeff is a manager for a rapidly growing Calgary-based company. His current mission is to scout out potential locations in Asia and develop an international expansion strategy for his company. There are many options, including maintaining the business's head office in Canada and sending over company representatives when necessary or developing a separate company in Asia and hiring locals to manage the business. Jeff's trip will take him to Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China. He is looking forward to learning more about the business practices and customs of each country and is not too worried about the fact that he only speaks English. Jeff has heard that English is considered the main international business language, and he anticipates that most Asians will be able to speak it.
-All five Asian countries that Jeff will be visiting ranked very high on which one of Hofstede's cultural dimensions?
A) individualism
B) power distance
C) short-term orientation
D) nurturing
E) long-term orientation

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All five Asian countries that Jeff will be visiting rank very high on Hofstede's cultural dimension of long-term orientation. This dimension emphasizes the importance of perseverance, thrift, and respect for tradition. Countries with high scores on this dimension are more likely to prioritize future rewards over immediate gratification and are more likely to respect hierarchy and tradition.

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