Cultural and value orientations - Hofstede's cultural dimensions
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How do we basically distinguish the dominant values of masc. and fem. cultures?
What are typical masculine and feminine values?
- Sexe roles: Maximal distinction between men and women behaviour vs. overlapping social roles for the sexes
- Attitude: Assertiveness, competition and succes vs. quality of life, interpersonal relationships, concern for the weak
What is meant by power distance?
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What differences can be mentioned between high and low power distance cultures?
- Inequalities expected and desired vs. emphasizing equality among people: vb: adress manager by surname vs. first name.
- Vertical relationships (authoritarianism) vs. Horizontal relationships (less differences in social interactions)
What reflects the uncertainty avoidance dimension?
What are the differences between high and low uncertainty-avoidance cultures?
- High uncertainty-avoidance: active and security seeking ; often collectivistic cultures
- Low uncertainty-avoidance: accepting personal risks, unemotional, less aggressive, could also be collectivistic because of feeling group help in risk situations.
Why is the long-term and short-term orientation relevant to managers?
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