Ireland Analysis

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on of power does may be challenged by any subordinate. The United States is generally in the middle of the pack on the power distance index where individual subordinates are allowed and encouraged to participate in the leader’s decision making but the final decision power rests ultimately with the leader. The United States and Ireland are very similar, also, in uncertainty avoidance (UAI), with Ireland ranking just lower. The United States often takes favorable risk with respect to innovation, but Ireland is notoriously more risky.
The United States and Ireland are nearly identical in male versus female measures with Ireland being just a bit more masculine. Ireland, as the the United States, scored highly on individualism versus collectivism (IDV), but Ireland has a slightly more collective outlook that considers the rights and well-being of both current and future generations. Conversely, the United States has a more individualistic approach through letting people pursue their own economic self-interest (Hofstede, 2003).
Business hours are nearly identical to American ideals as in an Irish firm hours are normally from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The workweek consists of anywhere from 37 to 40 hours with, of course, overtime for Sundays and holidays. With the Holidays Act of 1973, all full time employees are entitled three weeks paid vacation plus the given public holidays. Luncheons, receptions and dinners are included in the familiar modes of doing business in Ireland. In general, they are very informal people, often using the first names of those they may not know well. As in America, when first meeting someone it is normal to shake hands, but is different from the United States in that a man should not initiate a handshake when first meeting a woman. Handshakes are also exchanged when saying goodbye as in America. When engaged in business conversation, visitors should keep a low and calm tone of voice. Also, while speaking direc...