Cultural dimensions and values

7 important questions on Cultural dimensions and values

How do we define high vs. low power distance?

Ways individuals from various cultures deal with inequalities in the distribution of either power or resources.

How we define high vs. low uncertainty avoidance?

The degree of threat people feel when confronted with uncertain or unknown situations.

How do we define long-term vs. short-term orientation?

The extent to which people from various cultures emphasize values such as thrift, persistence and ordening relationships.
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How do we define affective autonomy?

emphasizes the individual persuit of a positive affective experience

How do we define intellectual autonomy?

emphasizes the importance of persuing idea and intellectual directions

What are the differences between the two typologies?

  1. Schwartz model doesn't contain how people deal with uncertainty.
  2. Schwartz model doesn't contain people's future orientation (short/long)
  3. Schwartz did not assign scores to the values

What are the similarities between the two typologies?

  1. Both models gain insights into the differences characterizing various cultures.
  2. Both models look into prominent values that are prioritized by individuals within a specific culture
  3. Both Hofstede and Schwartz tested their models using empirical data collected from employees from different countries.

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