Dimensions 1-7

Question 1

Universalist

Answer 1

Rule based behavior
Focus on rules
Strict
Everyone is equal
No exceptions

Question 2

Particularist

Answer 2

Rule bending behavior
Focus on relationships
Looser
Each situation assessed
Exceptions are central

Question 3

High uncertainty avoidance

Answer 3

Strict rules
No tolerance for uncertainty
No deviant behavior
Few risks
Not flexible
Examples: russia, belgium

Question 4

Low uncertainty avoidance

Answer 4

Fewer rules
Accept uncertainty
Tolerant of deviant behavior
More risks and innovation
Flexible
Examples: china, Singapore

Question 5

Contract: universalist

Answer 5

Clear, definite agreements
Provides structure and clear consequences

Question 6

Contract: particularist

Answer 6

Flexible and vague agreements
General guidelines

Question 7

Timing: universalist

Answer 7

Hurried
Focus on quality

Question 8

Timing: particularist

Answer 8

Relaxed
Focus on quality and relationships

Question 9

Role in head office: universalist vs particularist

Answer 9

Universalist:
Shapes global management
Emphasizes unification and controll
Particularist:
Allows local operations to differ
Emphasizes differentiation and satisfaction

Question 10

Job evaluation: universalist vs particularist

Answer 10

Universalist:
Consistent and universal standards
Protects against arbitrary discipline
Particularist:
Local and varied standards
Based on intuitive selection

Question 11

Collectivist

Answer 11

Group focused
Loyal to group
Strong bonds

Question 12

Individualist

Answer 12

Self focused
Own interests
Loose ties

Question 13

Neutral

Answer 13

Emotional controll
Controlled reactins

Question 14

Affective

Answer 14

Emotion display
Uncontrolled reactions

Question 15

Emotional display

Answer 15

Exhibited emotions
Separated emotions
Culture development

Question 16

Diffuse

Answer 16

Close friends, share a lot
Acquaintances, personal space

Question 17

Specific

Answer 17

Acquaintances, respect

Question 18

Losing face

Answer 18

Publicly humiliated

Question 19

Losing face: diffuse

Answer 19

People dont speak directly
Dont like dealing with issues privately

Question 20

Losing face: specific

Answer 20

Freedom for direct speech
Issues may be discussed openly in public

Question 21

Dim.4 High context cultures

Answer 21

Strangers need background
Rich and subtle
Relationships first
More particularists, collectivist and neutral

Question 22

Dim.4 low context culture

Answer 22

Strangers can make rules together
Adaptable and flexible
Focus on objects and specifics
Universalist, individualist, affective

Question 23

Achieved status

Answer 23

From actions
Identified through achievements
Prioritizes avtions and immediate results
Emphasis on short term goals

Question 24

Ascriptive status

Answer 24

Attributes
Inherent identity
Emphasis on existence and long term quality

Question 25

Masculine societies

Answer 25

Clearly divided between male and female.
Work is big part of life
Differences solved through confrontation
Emphasis on competition and high performance
Strives to be the best

Question 26

Feminine societies

Answer 26

Less separated
Work not center of life
Differences resolved through compromise and negotiation
Values unity and quality of life
Aims for average satisfaction

Question 27

Low power distance

Answer 27

Decentralisation
Narrow salary range
Subordinates expect consultation
Ideal boss
Management theories

Question 28

High power distance

Answer 28

Centralisation
Large salary range
Subordinates expect orders
Boss seen like autocratic
Focus on manager roles

Question 29

Sequential, linear

Answer 29

Time moves forward in a straight line
Events happen one after the other
Past events no impact on present
Future events cannot be changed

Question 30

Synchronic, circular

Answer 30

Time is seen as cyclical
Past present, future interconnected
Events may repeat in different forms

Question 31

Inner directed

Answer 31

Controll over life
Dominance
Assertiveness
Not afraid of conflict
Focus on self

Question 32

Outer directed

Answer 32

Less controll over life
Compromise
Need for harmony
Focus on others