Hofstede Flashcards
1
Q
6 national cultures in order
A
- individualism vs collectiviism
- power distance
- masculinity vs femininity
- uncertainty avoidance
- long term orientation
- indulgence vs restraint
2
Q
individualism vs collectivism
A
- some societies value the performance of individuals
- others value the performance of the team
3
Q
power distance
A
- high score indicates high respect for authority and rank
- low score emphasises personal responsibility and autonomy
4
Q
masculinity vs femininity
A
- masculine approach is fact based and aggressive style decision making
- femininity approach involves consultation and intuitive decision making
5
Q
uncertainty avoidance
A
- low uncertainty avoidance indicates willingness to accept more risk
- high uncertainty avoidance indicates more support from data, facts etc.
6
Q
long term orientation
A
some countries place more emphasis on short term results (short-termism)
some countries take a much longer term perspective
7
Q
indulgence vs restraint
A
- indulgence stands for a society focused on human drives related to enjoying life and having fun
- restraint stands for a society that surpasses gratification of needs by strict social norms
