BMT 11

Match the following

• Indulgence vs Restraint

• Explains the extent to which societies allow gratification of natural human desires related to enjoying life and having fun.

• power distance

• Refers to the extent to which employees prefer having a fixed routine over a flexible one.

• Long-term vs. Short-term orientation

• Refers to the extent that competition and achievement are preferred to cooperation and care.

• Uncertainty avoidance

• Explains the extent to which employees accept an unequal distribution of authority and decision-making power.

• Masculinity vs Femininity

• Refers to the focus on impermanent goals and values (prioritization of immediate results and consumption) or future, more permanent goals and values (such as thrift, perseverance, and respect for tradition).

Which of the following dimension of Hofstede's model relates to the degree to which people in a community feel threatened by variability and ambiguity?

•  Power distance

• Individualism

• Masculinity

•  Uncertainty avoidance

Which cultural dimension in Hofstede's model refers to the extent to which people in a culture accept that decision making authority is distributed unequally?

• Uncertainty avoidance

• Individualism

• Power distance

• Masculinity

Which of Hofstede' cultural dimensions refers to the extent to which people in society accept that not all members are the same and so should have the opportunity to express their views and differences?

• Uncertainty avoidance

• Individualism

• Power distance

• Masculinity

Which cultural dimension in Hofstede's model relates to the degree of assertiveness and competitiveness that is considered appropriate in a culture?

• Uncertainty avoidance

• Power distance

•  Individualism

•  Masculinity

Which of Hofstede's cultural dimensions refers to the extent to which less influential members accept and expect that decision making is distributed unequally?

• Uncertainty avoidance

• Power distance

•  Individualism

•  Masculinity

Which of Hofstede's cultural dimensions refers to the degree of interdependence a society maintains amongst its members?

• Uncertainty avoidance

• Power distance

•  Individualism

•  Masculinity

Which statement below does not apply to Hofstede's cultural dimensions?

• It is a framework used to measure the effects of a society's culture on its members and their values

• Power distance measures the extent to which people prioritize their own interests vs the interests of the group

• It can be used to assess the effects of culture on business management practices, thereby informing decision making

• Uncertainty avoidance measures the extent to which people prefer structured environments

Which of Hofstede's cultural dimensions measures the extent to which people in a society prioritize their future goals over immediate gratification?

• Long-term orientation

• Uncertainty avoidance

• Individualism vs Collectivism

•  Indulgence versus Restraint

What component of Hofstede's cultural dimensions examines the extent to which people in a society focus on their future goals, rewards, and accomplishments?

• Indulgence

• Long-term orientation

• Power distance

• Restraint