Even though Hofstede does not dedicate a sub-chapter to the States, I want to summarize the points he made in contrast to France and Holland.
Based on d'Iribarne all business in America is based on the idea of the market. Employer and employee join interests in a contract: the worker is selling his/her labor for earnings and career opportunities. With the contract the employer is assigned certain privileges.
In the research conducted by Hofstede himself, the American students asked about their ideal job put an emphasis on the following:
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Based on d'Iribarne all business in America is based on the idea of the market. Employer and employee join interests in a contract: the worker is selling his/her labor for earnings and career opportunities. With the contract the employer is assigned certain privileges.
In the research conducted by Hofstede himself, the American students asked about their ideal job put an emphasis on the following:
- earnings,
- advancement,
- benefits,
- good working relationships with their boss, and
- security of employment.
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