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WorksheetsHofstede's (and Minkov's) Cultural Dimensions
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
What are the practical applications for Geert Hofstede's research on cultural differences?
Geert Hofstede's research gives us insights into other cultures so that we can be more effective when interacting with people in other countries.
If understood and applied properly, this information should reduce your level of frustration, anxiety, and concern during interaction.
Geert Hofstede will give you the 'edge of understanding' which translates to more successful results.
All of the above
None of the above
Hofstede identified six categories that define culture
True
False
… indicates that a culture encourages organizational structures that are flat, decentralized decision-making responsibility, participative style of management, and places emphasis on power distribution.
High power distance index
Individualism
Low uncertainty avoidance index
Low power distance index
The individualism vs. collectivism dimension considers ...
how unknown situations and unexpected events are dealt with.
the degree to which societies are integrated into groups and their perceived obligation and dependence on groups.
the extent to which society views its time horizon.
how societies can control their impulses and desires.
Femininity comes with the following characteristics: distinct gender roles, assertive, and concentrated on material achievements and wealth-building.
True
False
Which dimension considers the extent to which society views its time horizon?
Indulgence vs. restraint
Masculinity vs. femininity
Long-term orientation vs. short-term orientation
Uncertainty avoidance
High uncertainty avoidance index indicates ...
a low tolerance for uncertainty, ambiguity, and risk-taking. The unknown is minimized through strict rules, regulations, etc.
a high tolerance for uncertainty, ambiguity, and risk-taking. The unknown is more openly accepted, and there are lax rules, regulations, etc.
that there is greater importance on the goals and well-being of the group.
that a culture accepts inequity and power differences, encourages bureaucracy and shows high respect for rank and authority.
The indulgence vs. restraint dimension considers the extent and tendency for a society to fulfill its desires. In other words, this dimension revolves around how societies can control their impulses and desires.
True
False
People in uncertainty avoiding countries are more tolerant of opinions different from what they are used to; they try to have as few rules as possible, and on the philosophical and religious level they are relativist and allow many currents to flow side by side. The opposite type, uncertainty accepting cultures, are more emotional, and motivated by inner nervous energy.
True
False
In a large power distance society, parents teach children … , while in a small power distance society parents treat children as … .
Obedience, equals
Equals, obedience
Freedom of choice, compliance
Equity , friends
