Exam 6: Dimensions of Nation-State Cultures

Geert Hofstede studied more than 100,000 employees of which multinational in 40 countries?

Discuss what dimensions Hofstede identified in his several studies.

From their research,Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner concluded that people from diverse cultures differ from one another in seven dimensions.

Discuss the internal direction versus outer direction dimension as outlined by Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner.

What are the criticisms of Hofstede's work? How did Hofstede respond to them?

Countries high in ______ work dynamism are Hong Kong,Taiwan,Japan,South Korea,and Singapore.

Feminine cultures are somewhat more frequent in ______ climates.

The following are all criticisms of Hofstede's research EXCEPT ______.

A country ranking ______ in power distance means that power is more equally distributed in that society.

Hofstede's research identified Confucian countries as having a collectivist culture.

Cultures that place high values on ______ traits stress assertiveness,competition,and material success.

One criticism of Hofstede's research has been that ______ are not the best units for studying cultures.

Cultures with low power distance have power and influence concentrated in the hands of a few.

Individualism is associated with an indirect style of communication.

Geert Hofstede studied more than 100,000 employees of the multinational company ______ in 40 countries.

In cultures with ______ power distance,children are expected to be obedient toward parents and people are expected to display respect for those of higher status.

One criticism of Hofstede's work is that his data are drawn from subsidiaries of only one company.

______ orientation encourages thrift,savings,perseverance toward results,and a willingness to subordinate oneself for a purpose.

As a high Confucian work dynamism culture,Singapore values placing the good of the society above that of the individual.

Compare and contrast indulgence and self-restraint cultures.