by Chris Smit | Jan 20, 2026 | Business
Performance Reviews Across Cultures: Why Global Appraisal Systems Fail In multinational organizations, few HR tools create as many problems as the Performance Reviews and Appraisal System. Designed to evaluate performance, encourage development, and ensure fairness,... by Chris Smit | Oct 22, 2024 | Business
Embassies and Cultural Competence This is why it’s important. In today’s connected world, embassies play a crucial role in bridging the cultural and political gaps between countries. They not only handle government relations; they’re also at the heart of... by Chris Smit | Oct 8, 2024 | Business
Sport and Culture: Why the Dutch Never Make It to the Finals I want to explain the main cultural (!) reason why the Dutch never make it to the finals or the end game. In other words, sport and culture. In this article, I will use a football match between the Japanese... by Chris Smit | Sep 24, 2024 | Business
Doing Business in Colombia? Why and how!? Colombia has become one of Latin America’s hottest spots for international business, especially for American (US) companies. With a growing economy and a GDP of over $370 billion (2023), Colombia is now the... by Chris Smit | Jan 24, 2024 | Business
Japanese versus Western culture: What are the differences? First: What is considered to be Western culture? First, a list of what we (here at Culture Matters) consider Western countries (possibly skipping a couple): Canada USA UK Netherlands Scandinavia Belgium France... by Chris Smit | Aug 29, 2023 | Business
Doing business in the UK When it comes to international business, understanding the cultural differences between countries/regions is crucial for success. Geert Hofstede’s cultural dimensions will give you a framework for understanding these differences. This...
