Session 4

Question 1

Which are the 6 culutral dimensions of the Hofstede model?

Answer 1

1. Power Distance
2. Uncertainty Aviodance
3. Individualism /vs. collectivism
4. Masculinity /vs. femininity
5. Long-term orientation /vs. short-term orientation
6. Indulgence /vs. Restraint

Question 2

Explain the Dimension of Powerdistance

Answer 2

relates to the acceptance of unequal power distribution by the people “at the bottom”, in the inferior position.

high acceptance= hierachry + submission Japan
low acceptance= cooperation + team Germany

Question 3

Explain the Dimension of Uncertainty Aviodance

Answer 3

relates to the degree of feeling threatend by the uncertainty and what measures are taken to avoid it

high aviodance = planning Germany
low aviodance= flexible, Mexico

Question 4

Explain the Dimension of Individualism /vs. Collectivism

Answer 4

the degree of which people take care and focus in themselves and their imidiate family or take the broader familiy and society into consideration.

high individualism= Germany, US
low individualism= Japan, Russia

Question 5

Explain the Dimension of Masculinity /vs. Femininity

Answer 5

Not based on gender but the traditionally assoziated values to them,
Masc. = Men shop for cars - Women for food
Fem. = Both shop Both

Mas. = Germany, US
Fem. = Arab, Russia 

(Because family value is considered fem.)

Question 6

Explain the Dimension of Long-term /vs. Short-term orientation

Answer 6

relates to the preferance of planning ahead and preserving the past vs. living in the moment

Longterm= good&evil are relativ, marrige pragmatic, “Guanxi” + Germany, Japan

Shortterm= good&evil absolut, Marrige for love, + Mexico, US

Question 7

Explain the Dimension of Indulgence /vs. Restraint

Answer 7

relates to the degree of giving into temptation and how it is exepted.

high restraint= Japan, Germany
low restraint= Mexico, US

Question 8

What is Guanix?

Answer 8

The concept of Guanix often found in long-term oriented cultures

interpersonal relationships are more than friendships, linked to continued exchange of favors - reciprocal obligation

based on common social identies (birthplace/school) +
willingness to ask and give favors

longterm balance sheet accepted and expected, not frowned apon