concept   time orientation
15 commonsense assertions
Cultures (15) • Western culture (1) • Finland (1) • African cultures (1) • Netherlands (1) • Pacific island nations (1) • Polychronic cultures (1) • Caribbean cultures (1) • Germany (1) • Hebrew-speaking countries (1) • Latin America (1) • Mediterranean countries (1) • Singapore (1) • South American countries (1) • Switzerland (1) • United Kingdom (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 time orientation Western culture In Western culture, time orientation emphasizes punctuality and structured time management in both personal and professional settings. 5
2 time orientation Finland In Finnish culture, there is an emphasis on punctuality and respecting others' time. 3
3 time orientation African cultures In African cultures, there is a relaxed attitude towards time and events may start later than planned. 2
4 time orientation Netherlands In the Netherlands, punctuality is valued but there is some flexibility compared to other cultures. 2
5 time orientation Pacific island nations In Pacific island cultures, adaptation to changing circumstances is valued more than strict adherence to schedules. 2
6 time orientation Polychronic cultures Polychronic cultures prioritize relationships and events over strict schedules in their approach to time orientation. 2
7 time orientation Caribbean cultures In Caribbean cultures, time is seen as fluid and events occur when they occur. 1
8 time orientation Germany Punctuality and time efficiency are highly valued in German culture. 1
9 time orientation Hebrew-speaking countries In Hebrew-speaking countries, punctuality is valued but flexibility in scheduling is also common. 1
10 time orientation Latin America In Latin American culture, there is a more relaxed approach to time and punctuality is not always a top priority. 1
11 time orientation Mediterranean countries In Mediterranean cultures, time orientation is more relaxed and punctuality is not always a priority. 1
12 time orientation Singapore In Singapore, the culture emphasizes timeliness and efficiency. 1
13 time orientation South American countries South American countries have a more relaxed attitude toward time and events may start later than planned. 1
14 time orientation Switzerland Switzerland's culture values strict adherence to schedules and deadlines. 1
15 time orientation United Kingdom Punctuality is important in the United Kingdom, with a slightly more flexible approach compared to the United States and Germany. 1