Question

Geert Hofstede undertook what is probably the most famous study of how culture relates to values in the workplace. Through his research in the late 1960s and early 70s, he was able to isolate four dimensions that he claimed summarized different cultures: power distance, individualism vs. collectivism, uncertainty avoidance, masculinity vs. femininity, and, later, Confucian dynamism. How a society's culture affects the values found in the workplace is considerably important to an international business with operations in different countries. Management processes and practices may need to vary according to culturally determined work-related values.

Decide which dimension of Hofstede's cultural values is represented.

a. Ming
b. Ben
c. Elena
d. Jiro
e. Bill

1. Power Distance
2. Individualism/ Collectivism
3. Uncertainty Avoidance
4. Masculinity/ Femininity
5. Time Orientation

Answer 1

a. Ming - Power Distance

b. Ben - Individualism and Collectivism

c. Elena - Uncertainty Avoidance

d. Jiro - Masculinity / Femininity

e. Bill - Time Orientation

Step-by-step explanation:

Ming has shown characteristics of power distance as she considers herself to be superior of others. There is unequal distribution of power and Ming accepts it. Ben is more towards freedom and he does not want any one to interfere in his matters. Elena is a risk averse person who does not takes risk and follows the same routine everyday in order to avoid any uncertainty.