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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Cross-cultural psychology, Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory
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Question 1 Using Hofstedes four cultural dimensions as a point of reference, what are some of the main cultural differences between the United States and FranceAnswer Euro Disneyland The extension of the monumental Disneyland America in France apparently seemed a prospect to strike gold but it was grappled with numerous cultural differences between France and USA. In context with Hofstedes four cultural dimensions, the following are the cultural differencesUncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI) An indicator which measures the threat people come across towards uncertainty. This cultural dimension shows that the score of UAI for America is much lower than France. Euro Disneyland was formulated on the goal of providing a similar experience as that of American Disney Parks. However, the cultural