Scenarios
A company expands to Japan. Should they use an individualistic or collectivist approach in marketing?
Collectivist approach
What does “PDI” stand for in Hofstede’s model?
Power Distance Index
A company in a high uncertainty avoidance country is more likely to prefer structured or flexible workplace policies?
Structured workplace policies
A country with high uncertainty avoidance is likely to have what kind of workplace rules?
Strict regulations, clear rules
Country A values competition, career success, and achievement, while Country B prioritizes work-life balance, cooperation, and social well-being. Which country is more likely to have a masculine culture?
Country A
In Hofstede’s model, which dimension refers to whether a culture values long-term planning and perseverance over short-term success?
Long vs short term orientation
In a high power distance culture, how should a lower-level employee communicate with their boss?
With respect and formality
The United States is considered highly individualistic. Name one other country with high individualism.
A company is expanding into Germany, a country with low power distance. How should managers interact with employees?
They should emphasize collaboration and mutual respect while encouraging employees to challenge their ideas
Give an example of a high restraint country based on Hofstede’s model.
Russia, China, Egypt - they have strict social norms and less emphasis on pleasure