Mexico
Russia
POWER DISTANCE
93
INDIVIDUALISM
39
MASCULINITY
36
UNCERTAINTY AVOIDANCE
95
LONG TERM ORIENTATION
81
INDULGENCE
20
Comparison with
Dissonance zones
LONG TERM ORIENTATION. In Mexico people exhibit great respect for traditions, a relatively small propensity to save for the future, and a focus on achieving quick results.
MASCULINITY. In Mexico people “live in order to work”, the emphasis is on equity, competition and performance and conflicts are resolved by fighting them out
INDULGENCE. In Mexico people place a higher degree of importance on leisure time, act as they please and spend money as they wish.
Cultural profile
POWER DISTANCE
81
INDIVIDUALISM
30
MASCULINITY
69
UNCERTAINTY AVOIDANCE
82
LONG TERM ORIENTATION
24
INDULGENCE
97
Recommendations
MASCULINITY
should emphasize competition between colleagues and work results
should clearly define goals
should be prepared for the straightforward statements of the partner
if you want to be respected and valued by Mexican partners, you should make decisions quickly and be tough on business matters
INDULGENCE
Allow for work/life balanc
High importance of leisure time
avoid doing business on weekends and holidays
LONG TERM ORIENTATION
should focus on current profit and profitability
should not insist on investment
be ready for a quick deal (immediately after negotiations)