Hofstedes Dimensions of Culture

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Hofstedes Dimensions of Culture

• Individualism versus Collectivism
• Power Distance
• Uncertainty Avoidance
• Masculinity versus Femininity
• Long-Term versus Short -Term Orientation

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Sample Hofstedes Index

• PDI Power Distance Index
• IDV Individualism
• MAS Masculinity
• UAI Uncertainty Avoidance Index
• LTO Long Term Orientation

Source www.geert-hofstede.com
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Hofstedes IndexWorld Averages
Source www.geert-hofstede.com
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Culture Applied

• Language
• Religion
• Corruption
• Government Involvement

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Corruption Perception Index
Data source Corruption Perceptions Index 2006 by
Transparency International