Chapter 14

Question 1

LIST HOFSTEDE’S 5 CULTURAL DIMENSIONS

Answer 1

1. power distance
2. individualism/collectivism
3. masculinity/femininity
4. uncertainty avoidance
5. long vs short term orientation

Question 2

describe Hofstede’s power distance:

Answer 2

assesses people’s tolerance for centralized power. Those with a high tolerance include France and Mexico. Low = United states and Austria

Question 3

describe Hofstede’s individualism vs collectivism:

Answer 3

Contrasts loyalties to oneself vs loyalty to a larger group High collectivism = Asia, latin america
Low= american, canada

Question 4

describe Hofstede’s masulinity vs fem:

Answer 4

Could also we describes as competitiveness (masculinity) vs compassion/nurturing (fem). Masc= germany, Australia and fem = sweden & spain

Question 5

describe Hofstede’s uncertainty avoidance:

Answer 5

how society tolerates ambiguity. High tolerance = States and sweden. Low = Japan and belgium, greece, china

Question 6

describe hofstede’s long vs short term orientation

Answer 6

society’s willingness t carry past traditions forward. China and Japan are examples that carry traditions on while americans do not.

Question 7

Who described the global village

Answer 7

Mcluhan