... upon the basis of the work of Geert Hofstede, Fons Trompenaars and Edward Hall, used to analyze the factors which are likely to affect communication between people in these two countries. Cultural profile: Bangladesh Bangladesh has a power distance index score of 80. Bangladesh is known as a hierarchical society, and elders are highly respected because of their age and position. Elders are viewed as wise and therefore, granted respect. Decisions are made in the best interests of the group by the most senior male, based on age or position; this is also the case in family-owned/managed businesses. Regardless of what the relationship is between an employee and a Bangladeshi boss, it is considered as that of a close relative; this is due to a direct influence of the community life that Bangladeshi have experienced for years. Elders and senior colleagues within the system of hierarchy are obeyed and highly respected in Bangladeshi ...

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