Hofstede Cultural Dimensions through the lens

Sai Sri Charan K

Section – A

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Individualism

A man’s primary duty is to think and fend for himself.

Collectivism

Society holds the group as the primary and also the standard bearer of moral values.

Power Distance Index

The greatest power is the freedom to choose what you want.

Power Distance Index

True power lies in the hands of those who have the power to shape the future.

Masculinity v/s Feminity

Establishing feminity through masculine-oriented things is a fundamental contradicition.

Masculinity v/s Feminity

A man of class is one who has found peace with his dormant feminist self.

Uncertainty Avoidance Index

The chasms of uncertainty are dark and unforgiving.

Uncertainty Avoidance Index

A man who has come to accept a certain course of responsibility in life is the most certain.

Long Term v/s Short Term Orientation

Belief in the greater power and inner self belief is what works in the long run.

Long Term v/s Short Term Orientation

Flirting with despair about the future makes on focus on the short term.