Question

MBO systems of performance appraisal and reward will generally be more acceptable in societies that are ______, in terms of Hofstede’s cultural dimensions.

a. individualistic rather than collectivistic

b. universalistic rather than particularistic

c. more feminine than masculine

d. polysynchronic rather than monosynchronic

e. high rather than low in power distance

Vartan Bhanji (discussed in the recording) is:

a. the custom of gift-giving and reciprocal favors common in Pakistan that can influence HR practices such as hiring and promotion.

b. the Pakistani practice of rewarding employees for their good job performance by using social recognition (e.g., status-enhancing expressions of appreciation) rather than tangible rewards such as financial bonuses.

c. the Pakistani practice of “subtle revenge,” involving passive resistance by employees to harsh, dictatorial, or unfair behavior by their bosses.

d. an alcoholic beverage widely used in India and Pakistan to celebrate the signing of agreements or contracts after long and difficult business negotiations.

e. the CEO of Pakistani corporation Ghandhara Industries (manufacturer of trucks and buses), who stated that Pakistan has its own unique cultural strengths and therefore should not borrow HR management ideas and techniques from Western societies.

Answer 1

Ans 1:

a. individualistic rather than collectivistic

Ans 2:

a. the custom of gift-giving and reciprocal favors common in Pakistan that can influence HR practices such as hiring and promotion.