How we Work: Geert Hofstede's 6 Cross-Organization Cultural Dimensions

The video explores Giet Hofstede's six dimensions of organizational culture, including process vs. results orientation, job vs. employee orientation, professional vs. parochial, open vs. closed systems, tightly vs. loosely controlled, and normative vs. pragmatic cultures. It discusses how these dimensions are influenced by organizational type and national culture. The video also highlights additional cultural dimensions introduced by other academics, emphasizing the complexity of organizational culture.

What characterizes open systems compared to closed systems in organizational culture?

How do tightly controlled cultures differ from loosely controlled cultures?

What impact do national and regional cultures have on organizational culture according to Hofstede?