Hofstedes Cultural Dimension Theory

Culture: Specific to group or category (Learned)

Culture influences Personality

Culture = Human Mental Programming 

Culture = Collective Programming Of The Mind

Distinguishes the members of one group from another 

Geert Hofstede 

Analysed relationship between cultural beliefs and organizational actions

Geert Hofstedes Cultural Dimension 

Cultural Dimension

Individualism: Personal needs and goals are prioritized  VS Group

Masculine/Feminine: Rules for Men and Woman 

Uncertainty Avoidance:How comfortable are people with changing ways of work

Power Distance: Degree people are comfortable with acceptance Of Inequality 

Time Perspective: Long Term Goals VS Short term Goals

Indulgence: Allowing Gratification VS Regulation through strict social norms

USA: High IDV compared to World Average 

Results

Individualism: Personal needs and goals are prioritized  VS Group

High Individualism Countries: US, Canada and Sweden 

Wealthy countries tend to be more individualistic

Long Term Orientation VS Short Term Orientation 

Cultures Ranking In Top 10

Snapshot