USA VS MEXICO CULTURE

Group members
Rana Abu ul Hasan Ali (MB2E-12-01)
Muhammad Amir (MB2E-12-35)
Zohaib Hasan (MB2E-12-36)
Adeel Ahmad (MB2E-12-02)
Umair Qayyum (MB2E-12-24)

INTRODUCTION OF USA

The United States is known around the world

for the films, shows, and musical
performances that it produces. The biggest
centers of popular American culture are New
York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Florida, and
Las Vegas. The culture of the United States is
primarily Western, but is influenced by Native
American, African, Asian, Polynesian,
and Latin American cultures.

introduction of Mexico culture

The culture of Mexico has changed

rapidly during the 19th and 20th centuries.
In many ways, contemporary life in its
cities has become similar to that in
neighbouring United States and Europe.
Most Mexican villagers follow the older
way of life more than the city people do.

Differences & Similarities Between United

States Vs. Mexico:
Differences
Geography
Climate
spoken language
politics, and religion
Population, pop culture, music
Time and punctuality have two very different
meanings in Mexico and the United States

Differences
status importance
Ethics
building personal relationships and trust.
LANGUAGE DIFFERENCE
RELIGION
Attitudes
Society and economic attitudes

Differences

Relationship to other

countries/cultures
Technology and gadgets
Education

There are three core values of Mexicans

family, religion, and patriotism (Passport).

business etiquette in Mexico

First, "don't make direct and frequent eye contact
when in conversation with your Mexican business
associates.
Direct eye contact as a sign of respect
don't be overly aggressive while

negotiating business deals, as it is

considered rude."

Business Etiquette in Mexico

" Don't offer gifts of extremely high value.

Gift giving is not a requirement of Mexican

business etiquette. However, if you should

off a small gift, it will be gratefully
accepted and appreciated .

communication

In Mexico verbal communication is

an important factor and they will use

this ability excessively while trying to
make a good impression while In
the United States, when a person
"beats around the bush" it is seen as
a deceiving tactic

COMPARISON OF MEXICAN AND AMERICAN

MANAGEMENT STYLES

WORK/LEISURE
o MEXICO
o Works to live
o Leisure

considered
essential for fill life
o Money is for
enjoying life

o U. S.
o Lives to work
o Leisure seen as

reward for hard

work
o Money often end
in itself

DIRECTION/DELEGATION
o MEXICO
o Traditional

managers autocratic
o Younger mgrs
starting to del. resp.
o Sub. used to being
assigned tasks, not
authority

o U.S.
o Managers deal

resp and authority

o Exec. seeks resp
and accepts
accountability

THEORY VS PRACTICE
o MEXICO
o Basically

theoretical mind
o Practical
implementation
often difficult

o U.S.
o basically

pragmatic mind
o Action-oriented,
prob-solving
approach

CONTROL
o MEXICO
o Still not fully

accepted
o Sensitive to being
checked on

U.S.
Universally

accepted and
practiced

COMPETITION
o MEXICO
o Avoids personal

competition
o Favors harmony at
work

o U.S.
o Enjoys proving

oneself in
competitive
situations

PLANNING
o MEXICO
o Mostly short-term

because of
uncertain
environment
o U.S.
o Mostly long-term in

stable environment

Global dimensions of management practices

Masculinity: the dominant values in society are

material success [money and things] versus

caring for others and the quality of life [Femininity].
High/Masculinity: Stress on equity, competition,
and performance - Managers are expected to be
decisive and assertive
Low/Femininity: Stress on equality, solidarity,
and quality of work life - Managers use intuition
and strive for consensus

Dimensions

USA ranked 13 of 39 Moderate Masculinity

Mexico ranked 6 of 30 High Masculinity
Uncertainty Avoidance: The extent to which

people feel threatened by ambiguous

circumstances and have created beliefs and
institutions to avoid such conditions
High Uncertainty Avoidance: Many rules & low
tolerance of deviant ideas; resistance to change
Low Uncertainty Avoidance: Few rules & high
tolerance of deviant and innovative ideas

Dimensions

USA ranked 31 of 39 Low Uncertainty

Avoidance
Mexico ranked 11 of 39 Moderate
Uncertainty Avoidance
Individualism vs Collectivism
High Individualism: Identity is based on the
individual - Task prevails over relationship
High Collectivism: Identity is based on one's
social grouping - Relationships prevail over
task

Dimensions

USA ranked 1 of 39 High Individualism

Mexico ranked 29 of 39 Low Individualism

Power Distance
Low Power Distance: Manager should be a
resourceful democrat - Hierarchy in
organizations seen as exploitive
High Power Distance: Boss should be a
benevolent autocrat - Hierarchy in
organizations reflects natural differences

Dimensions

USA ranked 25 of 39 Moderate Power

Distance
Mexico ranked 2 of 39 High Power Distance
performance orientation
Usa: high performance oriented/high productivity
Mexico: quality oriented
assertiveness
Mexico has high degree of assertiveness and
usa has low

American company ford

The Ford
Motor
Company
is
an
American multinational automaker
headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, a
suburb of Detroit. It was founded by Henry
Ford and
incorporated
on
June
16,1903The company sells automobiles
and
commercial
vehicles
under
the Ford brand and most luxury cars
under the Lincoln brand03.

Managerial practices at ford

Target individual behaviours
Encourage transparency
Dont be afraid to critically assess

progress
Give people something to believe in

Chrysler Group, LLC Mexico

Chrysler entered Mexico around 1937. In
the 60s the company was renamed as
Automex and then in the 70s to Chrysler
de Mxico. The latest models are
launched just after the United States. It
sells several brands as Dodge, Chrysler,
Jeep, Smart, Maybach, Mitsubishi (in
partnership) and Hyundai under a "by
Dodge" badge

Chrysler Group, Mexico practices

in diversity by sponsoring and supporting

diversity events, encouraging work/life

effectiveness programs, and promoting a
zero tolerance for discrimination and
harassment of any kind
Recruiting and Providing Opportunities for
Minorities and other Diverse Candidates
People Power Innovation

Chrysler Group, Mexico practices

Leadership Commitment to Diversity and

Inclusion
Sustainability and innovation

Conclusion
Strategic human resource management
literature is replete with how organizational
effectiveness can be increased through
sound human resource practices. Starting
with selection and all the way through
retention practices, human resource
policies can impact employee satisfaction
and motivation and consequently the
performance of the organization