Question

Hofstede isolated four dimensions that he claimed characterized the cultures of different countries. Briefly describe each of his four dimensions. Should Hofstede's dimensions be used by managers to determine how cultures differ and what that might mean for management practices?

Answer 1

Answer:

His four dimension are power distance, individualism vs collectivism, uncertainty avoidance, and masculinity vs femininity.

Explanation:

• The theory of the cultural dimensions given by the Hofstede expresses the cross-culture communication that takes place within the organization and they are associated with the values on the society.  As cultures differs managerial practices also change.

• The power distance is the first dimension which states that the members arrange themselves in a hierarchy and those who are less powerful are in a society of acceptance and Uncertainty avoidance is the dimension that describes the extent to which the society is at ease with the risks.

• Individualism and collectivism state that society that is more individual and tends to be self-oriented and takes actions as compared to the actions that are taken in the groups and collective efforts.

• The ideas of masculinity as make dominated achievements and heroism as opposite to the modesty and honesty of feminism in western nations rather than in eastern nations.