Reference no: EM132109532

Question: Making a Recommendation

Ms. Reynolds (U.S.): Have you had a chance to look at our suggestions for repairing the dam?

Mr. Zhang (China): Yes. We've read them all with great interest.

Ms. Reynolds: So which one have you chosen?

Mr. Zhang: My colleagues and I like #5 best. The others are very good, but only #5 will do what we want.

Ms. Reynold: So when can we start hiring contractors?

Mr. Zhang: We must first get the approval of our superior, Mr. Hu.

Ms. Reynolds: I see, So you will recommend #5 to him?

Mr. Zhang: We will explain the situation to him and ask if he has any advice.

Ms. Reynolds: Does he have any background in this area?

Mr. Zhang: Oh no. My colleagues and I are the technical experts in this area.

Ms. Reynolds: Then Mr. Hu will accept your recommendation.

Mr. Zhang: Oh, we won't be making a recommendation.

What cultural dimension is best illustrated in this conversation?

-Power Distance

-Uncertainty Avoidance

-Masculinity