What is the culture differences between USA Army and Singapore Army?
Introduction
A comprehensive report on the application of the course concepts within your own workplace or one with which you are familiar.
Key paragraphs
The culture between US military and Singapore military. Perhaps information why do the people in US serve and what is their thoughts.
Other aspect of culture, such as language, religion, social structure, political / economic philosophy, education, cultural norms in the society, or any other cultural dimension you think is important.
• Discuss and analyze the determinants of culture in the country chosen: History, Religion, Social Structure, Political Philosophy, Economy, Language, and Education.
• Apply the cultural theories to the chosen culture.
Look at the Hofstede Dimensions and World Values Survey to find background info.
There should be a strong level of analysis, demonstrating focused background reading on the chosen topic.
Conclusion. (Not more than 500 words)
Conclusions must be an analytical synthesis of all of the above about the cultural environment in the given country/region.
Examples given to be included in the assignment. Kindly include more findings on the cultural differences between the USA and Singapore.
Introduction
Military personnel being deployed to USA during his national service in Singapore Air Force. This report is to be presented to the Commanding Officer after returning back to Singapore. An overall view of the cultural differences experience by him in USA. Aims to reduce cultural conflict, understands their behaviour and act as references for future deployment or training.
Topics which I would like to include but make necessary changes
What is USA culture?
What is the culture differences between USA Army and Singapore Army?
What exactly do the USA Army felts about the present of another Asia military personal in base?
Why do people in USA serve the forces?
How they look at Singaporean as a whole? Is there any stereotype view against us and vice versa?
What is SAF roles and involvement during peacetime and why it is important?
e.g Support in disaster in supplying medical and foods.
Handling the differences between Singapore and USA example:
Work Cultures
USA: Start work on time and knock off on time. No obligation to overtime should their boss requested them. (Due to labour and human rights policy)
SG: Start work on time and knock off later most of the time. Frequent overtime is expected and engineers are expected to adopt “Big Boy” concept and do not complain if you are require to work overtime.
Economist, OECD, IMF, World Bank, United Nations.
