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Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions. “National cultures in four dimensions: A research theory of cultural differences among nations.” International Studies of Management and Organization. Vol. 13, Spring-summer 1983, p. 52. Power distance (PDI).
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Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions “National cultures in four dimensions: A research theory of cultural differences among nations.” International Studies of Management and Organization. Vol. 13, Spring-summer 1983, p. 52
Power distance (PDI) The degree of inequalities of power and wealth in a given society (high score = high power distance)
Uncertainty Avoidance How societies deal with uncertainty about the future and the Unknown (high score = more structuring)
Individualism - collectivism An individual’s relationships to others in the group; nature of social bonds (high score = more individualistic)
Masculinity - Femininity (Career success – quality of life) Extent to which a society values stereotypically competitive, performance-oriented masculine traits to nurturing, relationships feminine traits (High score = masculine)