The 6 dimensions of national culture
Power distance
Long term orientation
Uncertanity Avoidance
Individualism
Indulgence
Masculinity
Power is distributed unequally
If low = Equal rights
Self importance
Right to privacy
Clear lines between work and private life
High
Independence
Low
Afraid of change
Holds traditions
Self image defines as ''I'' or ''we''
formal in social settings
Don't like different people or new things
Masculine
Feminine
Strict regimes
Society driven by comtetition, achievements, and success.
Success = best in field
System that starts in school, and continues trough out life
relies on norms
moderate resistance to change
Caring for others
easier to interact with people whom are different
Success = standing out from the croud is not admirable
Usually free countries with a functional democracy
Low
High
Following time honored traditions & Norms
encourages change and aims to implement modern education
Suspicious
Enlightened
Want quick results
Indulgent
Restrained
Generous
Controlling
Personal opinions are valued and exressed
Considerate
Unemotional
Moderate behaviour
Self control
If high = Individuals in societies are not equal
Long term success
Capitalism
Dictatorship
Socialism
Liberal
Military