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Time
Cultures often differ in how people think of and handle time, which affects interactions with others. The two poles of this dimension are described below:
Monochronic:
- Time is a fixed resource, and a limited amount of it is available.
- The needs of people are adjusted to suit the demands of time-schedules, deadlines, etc.
- People do one thing at a time and finish it before starting something else, regardless of circumstances.
Example: The United Kingdom and Germany have a monochronic conception of time.
Polychronic:
- Time is the servant and tool of people.
- Time is adjusted to suit the needs of people.
- More time is always available, and one is never too busy.
- It's not necessary to finish one thing before starting another.
Example: India and Greece have a polychronic conception of time.
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