cultural dimensions theory (Hofstede)

Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory explains how cultures around the world differ in values and behaviors. It identifies key areas such as how much a society accepts hierarchy (power distance), values independence versus group harmony (individualism vs. collectivism), prefers strict rules versus flexibility (uncertainty avoidance), competes versus cooperates (masculinity vs. femininity), and how future-oriented a culture is (long-term vs. short-term orientation). Understanding these differences helps improve cross-cultural communication and collaboration by acknowledging diverse perspectives and practices rooted in cultural preferences.