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Write 6 page essay on the topic The Advancement in Technology and Different Cultures.There was no communication problem because Peter knew a little bit of Malay and his co-workers knew English pretty
Write 6 page essay on the topic The Advancement in Technology and Different Cultures.
There was no communication problem because Peter knew a little bit of Malay and his co-workers knew English pretty well.
Research shows that in Malaysia, organizations have a vertical hierarchy and the people in higher positions are treated like royalty (Choa, 2009). According to Hofstede, the PD of Malaysia is high (104), due to which, they acknowledge a leader’s power. The problem started when Peter was introduced to his team and he insisted his team to call him by his first name. It was normal for Peter because he came from Belgium whose PD is moderate (ITIM International, 2010). Also, Belgium comprised of an egalitarian society, where the power was delegated to the subordinates and the relationship between the boss and his team members are supposedly informal, therefore, Peter didn’t realize that he had made a mistake when he tried to be informal with his team. Whereas, in Malaysia, superiors are not called by their first names but titles such as “Mr” or “Madam” are used, followed by their honorific form of address (Choa, 2009).
The second disapproved behavior was when Peter refused the offer of a second secretary and a chauffeur-driven car. Due to the vertical hierarchy in Malaysia, people at the top are treated with respect. This was a way of showing it, which he refused.
Thirdly, Peter kept his door open to show that he was accessible. Although, a friendly move by Peter in Malaysia, bosses aren’t easily accessible. Also, they avoided talking to him in the corridors because, in Malaysia, the relationship between a superior and his subordinates is distinct and highly official. Peter also felt that his colleagues weren’t making a lot of contributions. This can also be explained by high DP.
Attitude to punctuality also varies with the nationalities and ethnic Malays have a relaxed attitude towards time (Choa, 2009). .
