Hofstede's NC Flashcards
Individualism is?
Individuals
Collectivism is?
A team
Power distance is?
The extent to which a culture or group encourages authority
Power distance goes with what organisational structure?
Flat structure
- Delegates power
Masculinity v Femininity considers what?
Decision making style
Masculine decision making is seen as what?
Hard-edged
Agressive
Fact based
Feminism decision making is seen as what?
More use of consultation
More analysis
More on hunch rather than science and data
Uncertainty avoidance is?
The attitude to risk taking
Low levels of uncertainty avoidance indicate what?
More willingness to take risk
Low levels of uncertainty avoidance indicate what type of leadership?
Entrepreneurial national culture
How could Hofstede’s theory be used?
To decide on a way of rewarding management and employees in different countries
