What is Geert Hofstede cultural dimensions?
Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory is a framework for cross-cultural communication, developed by Geert Hofstede. It shows the effects of a society’s culture on the values of its members, and how these values relate to behavior, using a structure derived from factor analysis.
Why is understanding cultural dimensions important?
So far as international business is concerned, the dimensions of culture form an important facet. Knowledge of the manner in which different features of a business are viewed in different cultures, can help a manager in understanding and sailing successfully across the international business market.
Where is Hofstede insights based?
Helsinki, Finland
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Why is the Hofstede model useful?
Hofstede developed this cultural model primarily on the basis of differences in values and beliefs regarding work goals. Hofstede’s framework is especially useful because it provides important information about differences between countries and how to manage such differences.
What are Hofstede’s cultural dimensions?
Over the years, his study led to six cultural dimensions on which countries can be ranked: Power Distance, Individualism/Collectivism, Masculinity/Femininity, Uncertainty Avoidance, Long-term/Short-term Orientation and Restraint/Indulgence. Each dimension will be elaborated on below: Figure 1: Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions
Where can I find the Hofstede dimension scores of the globe?
For interactive world maps and pick-your-own-countries 3-d graphs of Hofstede dimension scores, check Hofstede’s Globe in the Geert Hofstede online exhibition “An engineer’s Odyssey”. Each dimension has been derived by comparing many, but not all, countries in the world.
How is the Hofstede model of national culture used today?
The application of this research is used worldwide in both academic and professional management settings. The Hofstede model of national culture consists of six dimensions. The cultural dimensions represent independent preferences for one state of affairs over another that distinguish countries (rather than individuals) from each other.
What is a special case of Hofstede’s Globe?
A special case is the world map for two dimensions: Power distance PDI / Uncertainty avoidance UAI (giving market – machine – family – pyramid quadrants; see chapter 9 of Cultures & Organizations ). Feel free to use Hofstede’s Globe for non-commercial purposes.