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Individualism-collectivism
Masculinity-femininity
Power distance
Uncertainty avoidance
Individualism-Collectivism
Self-perception as individual or part of a
group
Most widely studied
Most complex
Dimensions different across cultures
i.e., Asian vs Latin American collectivism
Individualism-Collectivism
(contd)
Individualism
Collectivism
High value on
autonomy
Individual
achievement
Loyalty
Privacy
Devotion
Conformity
Masculinity-Femininity
Describes Importance of
Achievement versus
Relationships
Success
Equality of genders
Assertive acquisition
of money/power
Caring for
disadvantaged
achievement
harmony
Power Distance
Acceptance of differences in
power
High-Power Distance
Low-Power Distance
Accept position
Avoid concentration of
authority
Follow authority
Concentrated &
centralized authority
Hierarchical
Decentralized
Fewer layers of
management
Uncertainty Avoidance
Reaction to ambiguous events
Low Uncertainty
Avoidance
High Uncertainty
Avoidance
Embrace
unpredictable
Threatened by
ambiguity
Less adherence to
rules, procedures, or
hierarchies
Reliance on rules