The landmark work of Geert Hofstede is widely taught in business schools, but many authors find it controversial. What is the nature of these criticisms?

Its a portfolio of three questions :

1.  The landmark work of Geert Hofstede is widely taught in business schools, but many authors find it controversial. What is the nature of these criticisms?  

2.   Drawing on any of the theoretical frameworks we have covered in the module, or other reading that you have done, please choose and critically discuss an intercultural encounter that you have experienced during the last 12 months. (750 words)

3.   

Based on the Film LAuberge Espagnole (To be shown in Seminar 3)

How do the concepts and ideas presented on the module explain the situations portrayed in the film? (750 words)