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Cultural Challenges of Globalization [WLO: 2] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4]

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 2: Cross Cultural Leadership Studies from Gutterman (2019), readImpacts of Globalization and Conflicts on Business Performance and Possibilities of Its Solution(Links to an external site.), readLeadership in the Age of Globalization: The Global Mindset(Links to an external site.), and readModule 14: Marketing Globally(Links to an external site.). It is also recommended that you review the webpageCompare Countries(Links to an external site.).

Referring to the case study outlined in the Impact of Globalization discussion forum this week, assume that Sofia has decided to pursue outsourcing and enter the global marketplace. She has determined that she would like to outsource to one of three countries and begin selling the company’s products in that country. She is considering the Philippines, China, or India.

Choose one of the three countries listed above and then, in an initial post of at least 350 words and citing at least two required resources:

Describe the primary cultural differences between that country and the United States.
Discuss the cultural challenges that Sofia might face in outsourcing and expanding to the chosen country.
Make a case for or against Flora pursuing her outsourcing and expansion plans in the country you have chosen, supporting your arguments with the literature.

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Impacts of Globalization & Cross-Cultural Differences		                                      2
IMPACTS OF GLOBALIZATION & CROSS-CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
Table of Contents
Cultural Differences Between India & USA	3
Cultural Challenges in Outsourcing & Expanding in India	4
Benefits of Outsourcing & Expansion in India	4
References	6
Cultural Differences Between India & USA
Even though the two countries are the democracies of the world there are vast cultural differences between the two countries of the USA and India. According to the case study in order to contemplate the business culture of these two countries, it is effective to consider the factors such as Individualism, Power Distance, Masculinity, Uncertainty Avoidance, Long term Orientation, and Indulgence. These elements determine the purpose of expansion and globalization of the business organization. 
In terms of comparing the business cultures and the above-mentioned elements for the countries of India and the USA. The dimension of power distance in India is extensively unequal and the attitude of the culture toward the inequalities is extreme. India scores high on this dimension as large just 77 indicates an appreciation for hierarchy and a top-down structure in the society and organization. On the other hand, this particular dimension in the USA is also characterized by the attitude of the culture of inequalities which has a score of 40. In terms of individualism,

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