Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Culture: Gert Hofstede dimensions

Gert Hofstede developed a model to analyze societal culture based on multiple dimensions

  1. Power-Distance
  2. Individualism
  3. Masculinity
  4. Uncertainity avoidance
  5. Long term orientation

Power-Distance

Collectivism - Individualism



These cultural dimensions are particularly relevant when we engage in developing a new company based on a business model, ideas o practices that have been proven successful in a specific culture -usually developed countries- into a different one -frequently a developing counttry-



Understanding societal culture differences may be key for business success. Google managers discuss the difference between China and US negotiating styles:

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