Question

Which of​ hofstede's cultural dimensions addresses whether members of a culture adopt a​ long-term versus a​ short-term outlook on​ life, work, and other elements of​ society?

Answer 1

Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory is a framework developed by Geert Hofstede which explains the effects of a society's culture on the values of its members, and how these values relate to behavior. There are six main dimensions of national culture:

• Power distance index (PDI)

• Individualism vs. collectivism (IDV)

• Uncertainty avoidance (UAI)

• Masculinity vs. femininity (MAS)

• Long-term orientation vs. short-term orientation (LTO)

• Indulgence vs. restraint (IND)

Answer: A long or short term view of work, life and other elements of society is better addressed by the long-term orientation vs. short-term orientation (LTO) dimension.