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What is the purpose of Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions Theory?
What is the purpose of Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions Theory?
- To understand cultural similarities in a social setting.
- To understand cultural differences in a business setting. (correct)
- To understand cultural differences in a social setting.
- To understand cultural similarities in a business setting.
When was the theory developed?
When was the theory developed?
- 1980 (correct)
- 1970
- 1990
- 1960
How many categories does the theory identify to define culture?
How many categories does the theory identify to define culture?
- 6 (correct)
- 4
- 5
- 7
What does the Power Distance Index consider?
What does the Power Distance Index consider?
What does the Masculinity vs. Femininity dimension consider?
What does the Masculinity vs. Femininity dimension consider?
What does the Long-Term Orientation vs. Short-Term Orientation dimension consider?
What does the Long-Term Orientation vs. Short-Term Orientation dimension consider?
What does Hofstede Insights provide?
What does Hofstede Insights provide?
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Hofstede's purpose
Hofstede's purpose
Understanding cultural differences in business.
Year of Hofstede's theory
Year of Hofstede's theory
Developed in 1980.
Power Distance Index
Power Distance Index
Measures tolerated inequality and power.
Masculinity vs. Femininity
Masculinity vs. Femininity
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Long-Term vs. Short-Term
Long-Term vs. Short-Term
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Hofstede Insights
Hofstede Insights
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Hofstede categories
Hofstede categories
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Study Notes
- Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions Theory is a framework used to understand cultural differences in a business setting.
- The theory was developed by Geert Hofstede in 1980.
- The theory identifies six categories that define culture.
- The Power Distance Index considers the extent to which inequality and power are tolerated.
- Individualism vs. Collectivism dimension considers the degree to which societies are integrated into groups.
- The Uncertainty Avoidance Index considers the extent to which uncertainty and ambiguity are tolerated.
- The Masculinity vs. Femininity dimension considers the preference of society for achievement.
- The Long-Term Orientation vs. Short-Term Orientation dimension considers the extent to which society views its time horizon.
- The Indulgence vs. Restraint dimension considers the extent and tendency for a society to fulfill its desires.
- Hofstede Insights is a resource for understanding the impact of culture on work and life.
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