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......Using the Five Dimensions Model to plot the values of Singapore, Hong Kong, The U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom and France, the six graphics shown in Appendix A: Comparing Cultural Dimensions by Nation is created
Comparing each nation specifically shows that of the potential candidates for expansion, Singapore, Hong Kong and France are the least favorable when analyzed purely on the IDV dimension of the model. Ironically, the team had seen Singapore and Hong Kong has having the greatest potential is actually the worst in terms of its attractiveness on the IDV dimension relative to Australia. Conversely, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom all are more comparable to Australia on the IDV dimension of the Hofstede Cultural Dimensions Model. Next, the Uncertainty Avoidance (UAI) dimension is compared across the nations highlighted for expansion. Considering this dimension is critical if the consultancy is to gain the trust of its new clients in the nation(s) of interest (Foscht, Maloles III,Swoboda, Morschett, Sinha, 2008). Ultimately the attainment of trusted advisor in each nation served is critical for the consultancys success. The UAI dimension is crucial to this specific aspect of their overall strategy as it will allow them to contribute more

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