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Which dimensions did Geert Hofstede originally propose in his cultural dimensions theory?

  • Individualism-collectivism; uncertainty avoidance; power distance; masculinity-femininity (correct)
  • Collectivism-individualism; uncertainty avoidance; power distance; femininity-masculinity
  • Collectivism-individualism; uncertainty avoidance; power distance; masculinity-femininity
  • Individualism-collectivism; uncertainty avoidance; power distance; femininity-masculinity
  • What is the purpose of Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory?

  • To compare the cultural values of different societies
  • To examine the effects of a society's culture on the values of its members (correct)
  • To analyze the effects of a society's values on its culture
  • To determine the factors that influence a society's culture
  • Who developed the framework for cross-cultural psychology known as Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory?

  • Gert Jan Hofstede
  • Geert Hofstede (correct)
  • Hofstede's research teams
  • IBM
  • What research method did Geert Hofstede use to develop his original model of cultural dimensions?

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    Did Geert Hofstede base his research on individual cultural preferences or national cultural preferences?

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    Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions Theory

    • Geert Hofstede originally proposed 4 dimensions in his cultural dimensions theory: Power Distance, Individualism vs. Collectivism, Masculinity vs. Feminity, and Uncertainty Avoidance.
    • The purpose of Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory is to understand cultural differences among nations and their impact on behavior and values.
    • Geert Hofstede developed the framework for cross-cultural psychology known as Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory.
    • Hofstede used a research method based on a survey of IBM employees across 40 countries to develop his original model of cultural dimensions.
    • Hofstede based his research on national cultural preferences, not individual cultural preferences.

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