Hofstede's Cultural Framework (5) Flashcards

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background (5)

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Hofstede collected data on values and norms from over 100,000 ibm employees

developed a model of national culture with 5 dimensions thats widely accepted and used

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national culture

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attitudes and perspectives SHARED by individuals in a certain culture that SHAPES their BEHAVIORS and they way they see the world

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INDIVIDUALISM vs. collectivism

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worldview that values INDIVIDUAL freedom and SELF EXPRESSION. people should be judged by individual achievements not social background

australia high ranking. values peoples times and freedoms, enjoys challeges, expects rewards for hard work

collectivism: japan is low ranking, values SUBORGINATION to the group goals and people should be judged by their contribution. team building skills. intrinsic rewards

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POWER DISTANCE

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the degree to which societies ACCEPT that INEQUALITIES in power and wellbeing of citizens are due to DIFFERENCES in INDIVIDUALS capabilities and heritage.

high PD: societies allow inqualities to PERSIST.
centralized companies with strong hierachies. large gap in pay

low PD: both japan and australia low ranking:
not allowed to develop inqualities. flatter organizations, supervisors and suborginates considered equals

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ACHIEVEMENT VS Nurturing orientation

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High achievement: JAPAN
values asesrtiveness, performance, competitive success.

Australias inbetween

Low Achievement (nurturing): values quality of life, warm personal relationships, service and care

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Uncertainty Avoidance

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relative feelings of SECURITY people feel in culture

High UA: rigid, skeptical of differences JAPAN
very formal business conduct, expects structure

Low UA: Australia, easy going, tolerates differences in beliefs, Diverse
informal business attitude, accepting of change and risk

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SHORT TERM ORIENTATION vs. long term

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Short term orientation: Japan
Concerned with personal stability or happiness. living in present

Long Term: Australia Mid Rangish
Values thrift, persistance in achieving goals

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