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Back in the U.S.S.R.
My First Cross-Cultural Experience By Lisa DeWaard, Ph.D. It was a beautiful August day in 1991. The skies were a brilliant blue with only the occasional puff of cloud overhead. The sun was shining, making the day warm but not hot. There was a light, fresh breeze. I was standing in a long line taking Read more
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The Role of Philosophy in International Business, Article 3
Confucianism By Lisa DeWaard, Ph.D. and John Lam In our work, the Hofstede 6D Model of National Culture is revolutionary in explaining why differing behaviors exist in various cultures. The values of the model guide our understanding of what drives us to have different expectations and approaches to what’s polite from one country to another. Read more
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The Role of Philosophy in International Business, Article 2
Fatalism and Safety Programs By Lisa DeWaard, Ph.D. and Marina Karpina (Originally posted on LinkedIn March 25, 2025) In heavy and dangerous industries, safety plans and efforts to reduce accidents are top of mind. In cultures like the U.S., the preservation of life on jobsites is a key focus and the loss of even one Read more
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The Role of Philosophy in International Business, Article 1
The Dangers of Psychological Safety Programs: The Hidden Dangers of a Cut-and-Paste Approach in Global Companies By Lisa DeWaard, Ph.D. and Pia Kähärä (Originally posted on LinkedIn March 11, 2025). There has been a recent rise in psychological safety initiatives in global corporations. The term “psychological safety” was first coined in 1954, but interest at Read more
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