Dimensions of culture (hofstede)
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Geert Hofstede identified six areas in which national cultures are different. He calls them the six dimensions of culture:
- Power distance
- Individualism and collectivism
- Masculinity vs feminity
- Uncertainty avoidance
- Confucian dynanism or long term orientation
- Indulgenge and restraint
What is the power distance dimension ?
What happens in low power distance countries?
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What happens in high-power distance countries?
What is the difference between individual societies and collective societies?
With collectivsm, you're part of close groups since birth. The groups provide protection in return for loyalty. Big families, we-oriented. Caring for group members is valuable.
What are high uncertainty avoidance countries ?
What are low uncertainty avoidance countries?
What is Confucian Dynanism?
What are long term oriented countries?
How do you define indulgent societies ?
How do you define restraint societies?
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