cultural dimensions

Which is NOT one of Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions?

• Performance Orientation
• Individualism vs. Collectivism
• Uncertainty Avoidance
• Power Distance

In a Feminine culture, liking what you do is more important than competition and success.

• True
• False

In a high Power Distance country it's normal to chat to your boss at break time.

• False
• True
• Yes but you can't look at them
• Mostly

In a Masculine culture it is acceptable for anyone to join the army.

• False
• True

In a high Power Distance your boss/managers should . . .

• direct and guide employees.
• expect employees to use initiative and work independently.
• have a very McGregor Theory Y approach.
• have a wide span of control.

Which is true for a Collectivist society?

• People have a strong sense of loyalty to their country.
• People are expected to look after themselves.
• People don't feel responsible for the actions of others.
• People like collecting things.

Which is an example of high Uncertainty Avoidance behaviour?

• Planning ahead, being punctual.
• Being flexible.
• Being curious, experimenting.
• Being spontaneous.

This Hofstede dimension deals with society's acceptance of leadership

• Power Distance
• Masculine vs Feminine
• Uncertainty Avoidance
• Individual vs. Collective

Uncertainty Avoidance is...

• how much a society feels threatened by uncertain situations
• the degree of inequality that exists in a society
• a another word for collectivism

In a society with high uncertainty avoidance...

• Feel uncomfortable with unknown situations
• Need to avoid societies
• Feel comfortable with rabbits
• Feel comfortable with unknown situations