UAE V. Canada

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UAE V. Canada

Long Term Orientation

The relatively low score of 22 on this metric indicates the normative nature of Emirati society. Individuals in these societies are normative thinkers and are deeply concerned with defining the ultimate Truth. They focus on getting things done quickly, have a low inclination to set aside money for the future, and show a great deal of respect for traditions.

Canada: 54

Canada has a score of 54 in this area, indicating that it's society is somewhat pragmatic. People who live in pragmatic societies tend to think that circumstances, context, and timing all play a significant role in determining the truth. They exhibit a strong inclination to save and invest, thrift, and persistence in getting things done. They can also readily adjust traditions to changing circumstances.

Individualism

UAE: 36

With a score of 36, the United Arab Emirates is classified as a collectivistic society. This is reflected in a longstanding dedication to the membership 'group,' whether it is an immediate or extended family, or platonic connections. In a collectivist culture, loyalty is paramount and supersedes the majority of communal codes of conduct. To Sum, Strong bonds are encouraged in the society, and each person is accountable to the others in their group. Lastly, in my experience this is very true to the reality and there is a strong sense of unity and communal belonging.

Canada: 72

Canada is classified as an individualistic culture considering it has the highest ranking of 72 on this metric. This represents a loosely knit society in which people are expected to look after themselves and their immediate family members, similar to its southern neighbor, the United States of America. Furthermore, in my experience I can relate and affirm this description of Canadian Individualism and this has been very beneficial for me as a person because it has made me more self-reliant and helped develop a deep sense of self.

Indulgence

UAE: 22

Given a low ranking of 22 on this metric, one could classify the United Arab Emirates as a society that is restrained. Restrained societies, as opposed to Indulgent societies, place less value on leisure time and restrict the satisfaction of their desires. Individuals who belong to this orientation believe that social norms limit their behavior and that it is improper for them to indulge. In my experience, this still holds true for most of it's society but this is changing due to Industrialization and Capitalism.

Canada: 68

Given its high score of 68 in this area, Canadian culture is categorized as Indulgent. Societies with high Indulgence scores tend to have members who are willing to give in to their desires and urges in order to enjoy life and have fun. They are generally optimistic and have a positive outlook. They also value leisure time more, behave however they please, and spend money however they please. To sum, in my experience this isn't true of Canadian culture and most Canadians prefer saving as oppose to indulging, especially on stuff that isn't investing into their future.

Power Distance ( PDI ) :

UAE: 74

With a high score of 74 on this dimension the UAE is considered to be a society where the hierarchal order is accepted and everyone has a role to play and no additional rationale is needed nor expected. Furthermore, Within an organization, hierarchy is perceived as reflecting innate inequality, centralization is widelyaccepted, subordinates expect orders, and the ideal leader is a magnanimous autocrat.

Canada: 39

Firstly, due to Canada's low score on this dimension which is quite typically of societies that don't place a strong sense of importance on hierarchy or class distinctions. Furthermore, This metric gives Canada a score of 39, indicating that egalitarianism is valued and that its people are interdependent. Lastly, Canadians like clear communication when it comes to information transmission.