History of cultural dimensions
How many dimensions are there?
6
Maintaining respect towards someone.
Power distance.
What is the definition of power distance?
Amount of perceived power differential between authority figures and subordinates.
Example: In Mexico is a common thing to show great respect to your elders.
Power distance
What are the colors of Tecmilenio?
Green, blue and white.
Who created this model?
Geert Hofstede’s
Countries from this dimension have a tendency to save money, invest and prepare for the future.
Long term countries
What is the definition of Individualism (vs Colectivism)?
Degree to which personal needs are valued over the needs of the group.
Example: Emotional and social role differentiation between the genders.
Masculinity vs femininity
What is the type of psychology that Tecmilenio applies?
Positive psychology.
Name the six dimensions.
Power distance, Uncertainty avoidance, Individualism vs collectivism, Masculinity vs femininity, Long term vs Short term and Indulgence vs restraint.
It is the individual level of individualism/collectivism.
Self-construal.
What is the definition of Uncertainty avoidance (high vs low)?
Degree of comfort one has within ambiguous or risky situations, versus situations in which the outcome is assured.
Example: Mexican people mock about the way how people in the USA eat tacos.
Uncertainty avoidance
What is the school's mascot?
Hawk
Purpose of the cultural dimension model.
To help us differentiate relevant attitudes and behaviors among cultures.
This type of culture will favor strong ties to others.
Collectivist.
What is the definition of Long-term orientation (vs short term orientation) (Confucian work dynamism)?
Refers to orientation toward savings, thrift, and future plans versus a need for immediate gratification.
Example: In Mexico we have the tendency of letting ourselves get carried away from impulses, we make our best to have fun and enjoy life as it is. Whenever we want to go to the movies, we just go.
Indulgent
What do the colors from Tecmilenio mean?
Green means growth
Blue means trust
White means creativity
What is a benefit of Hofstede’s Experiential Exercise?
-They will better understand Hofstede’s five cultural dimensions.
-They will better appreciate the constraints inherent in culturally diverse working environments.
-They will develop a vocabulary to discuss cultural differences.
-They will consider a more culturally inclusive perspective of organizational behavior.
Countries from this dimension have the willingness to release their impulses and desires with regard to enjoying life and having fun.
Indulgent countries.
What is the definition of Masculinity (vs femininity)?
Tough values such as competition and achievement versus tender values such as interpersonal relationships and care for others.
Example: A country that, whenever they let themselves fall victim of their impulses, they feel guilty.
Restraint.
What is Tecmilenio's motto?
"Innovación con prospósito de vida"