Hofstede's five dimensions of cultural differences
1. What are Hofstede's five dimensions of cultural differences that affect work attitudes? Using these dimensions describe the United States. 1.1 Individualism vs. Collectivism, the individuals believe they should make their own choices and be responsible for them, they are concerned about losing their social frames, in contrast the collectivism involves the loyalty and group thinking in order to create hormonal work process. The individualism encourages individual achievements, as collectivism enhance the impotency of equity. 1.2 High power distance vs. Low power distance: Some countries use high power distance clarify who the boss is and that they possess the power to make decision, they have more privileges then the employees. In countries with low power distance, the managers seem more equal to the employees to enhance trust in the organization. 1.3 High uncertainty avoidance vs. Low uncertainty avoidance: In countries with high uncertainty avoidance the workers avoid conflicts and follow certain routine in order to lower the possibility of mistakes who are not going to be accepted by others. Quite the opposite, in countries with low uncertainty avoidance, employees tend to accept the individual differences, therefore they take more risks and are considered as more creative. 1.4 Masculinity vs. Femininity: A cultural differences can divide the genders on their responsibilities in life. In masculinity countries the male is the one who works to support the family. In femininity countries the equity is important and the female can be the one who supports the family and the man is the one taking care of the household. 1.5 Long- term orientation vs. Short term orientation: Long- term orientation value the future, while the short term oriented countries the past with their traditions and respect.
The study shows the US as the biggest individualists with weak power distance and as a big individualism acceptance they tolerate differences having low
The study shows the US as the biggest individualists with weak power distance and as a big individualism acceptance they tolerate differences having low