Question

What is the purpose of Geert Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Theory? Review Later To explain why some cultures are not worth time investing into. To assess the net capital expenditure on a particular foreign market and its viability as a long-term market. A model to understand key cultural considerations between different counties, so as to inform global business managers of cultural deviations. A model for predicting financial gain across a globalized market. Two of the answers in this answer set are correct.

Answer 1

Answer:

c. A model to understand key cultural considerations between different countries, so as to inform global business managers of cultural deviations.

d. A model for predicting financial gain across a globalized market.

Explanation:

Culture plays a key role in the advancement of businesses because the local employees have a way of doing things and a system of beliefs that would affect the business in the long-run. So, if businesses want to be successful, managers would have to understand the culture of the people they work with. This prompted the work of Dutch Philosopher Geert Hofstede who classified the cultural orientation of people across six dimensions which include;

Power Distance

Individualism/Collectivism

Masculinity/Femininity

Uncertainty Avoidance

Long-term/Short-term Orientation and

Restraint/Indulgence

The major aim of his work is to provide an understanding of the key cultural considerations between different countries, so as to inform global business managers of cultural deviations. This model would also help managers to predict how successful their business can be given the culture of the area concerned.