Question

Susie belongs to a society that values assertiveness, performance, competition, and results. Her society also encourages freedom of expression and personal success but makes few provisions for the welfare of the weak. According to Hofstede's model of national culture, what is true about her society

Answer 1

Her society has an achievement orientation and is high on individualism

Step-by-step explanation:

Hofstede Dimensions of National Culture

1. Power distance

2. Individualism

3. Masculinity

4. Incertainty avoidance

5. Long-term orientation

6. Indulgence

It can also be group as: Hofstede's cultural dimensions

1. Individualist/Collectivists

2. Uncertainity avoidance

3. Power distance

4. Masculinity/Femininity

5. Long term/Short term orientation

Achievement Orientations

In the world today, it is seen as placing huge importance on assertiveness, performance, success, and competition.

Individualism

This individualism theory places significant emphasis on freedom of individual and self expression and strictly following of principle that people should be judged by the measure of the individual personal achievements rather than by social background. This is a characteristic of western culture.