5 Questions
Which dimensions did Geert Hofstede originally propose in his cultural dimensions theory?
Individualism-collectivism; uncertainty avoidance; power distance; masculinity-femininity
What is the purpose of Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory?
To examine the effects of a society's culture on the values of its members
Who developed the framework for cross-cultural psychology known as Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory?
Geert Hofstede
What research method did Geert Hofstede use to develop his original model of cultural dimensions?
Factor analysis
Did Geert Hofstede base his research on individual cultural preferences or national cultural preferences?
National cultural preferences
Study Notes
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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