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

last ned

System that starts in school, and continues trough out life

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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