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Cultural Dimension Theory

Cultural Dimension Theory. What is cultural dimension theory?. The Cultural D imension T heory is about to identify the differences and position between national cultures. How can we use this theory?.

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Cultural Dimension Theory

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  1. Cultural Dimension Theory

  2. What is cultural dimension theory?

  3. The Cultural Dimension Theory is about to identify the differences and position between national cultures.

  4. How can we use this theory?

  5. The Cultural Dimension Theory can be used to find out and improve the mechanics and interpersonal relationships of the workplace when you step into a foreign culture.

  6. By analyzing news using the cultural dimension theory, you can evaluate people’s approach, decisions, and actions based on a general sense of how the society might think and react to each other.

  7. Content Who is Geert Hofstede? Hofstede's Cultural Dimension Theory Events and relations References

  8. 1. Who is Geert Hofstede? A social psychologist Professor of Organizational Anthropology and International Management at the University of Maastricht, the Netherlands Director of the Institute for Research on Inter-Cultural Cooperation Image source: http://www.tlu.ee/~sirvir/Leadership/Leadership%20Dimensions/dimesnions_of_culture_geert_hofstede.html

  9. 2. Hofstede's Cultural Dimension Theory Image source: http://references4u.blogspot.com/2012/07/hofstede-cultural-dimension-theory.html

  10. Power Distance (High vs. Low) Power distance is used to measure the equality or inequality among people in a society. Image source: http://students.depaul.edu/~jborger/

  11. Individualism (vs. Collectivism) This is refers to the strength of the ties people have to others within the society. Image source: http://www.dcaci.com/individualism-versus-collectivism/

  12. Masculinity (vs. Feminity) The masculinity dimension is used to measure the distribution of roles between genders. Image source: http://rebeccapaps.blogspot.com/2011_04_01_archive.html

  13. Uncertainty Avoidance (High vs. Low) This is refers to the degree of anxiety society members feel when in uncertain or unknown situations. Image source: http://betanews.com/2012/09/27/10-issues-that-erode-cloud-confidence/

  14. Long-Term Orientation (vs. Short-Term Orientation) Long-term orientation is used to measure the extent of the time orientation of a culture. Image source: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-30/vast-pools-of-money-still-ignore-sustainable-investing.html

  15. 3.Events and relations • Terrorism by firing Islamic school and mosque in Larsho, Myanmar. (29/5/2013) • Terrorism in Matehtelar. (20/3/2013) Image source: http://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/buddhist-mobs-burn-mosque-and-muslim-school-in-myanmar/

  16. 4.References • Demowaiyan.org. Retried on April 10, 2013 from http://www.demowaiyan.org/2013/03/blog-post_21.html • Douglas S. Wilbur (2013). Leveraging Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Theory to Improve the Quality of Information Operations. Retried on June 25, 2013 from http://smallwarsjournal.com/jrnl/art/leveraging- hofstede%E2%80%99s-cultural-dimensions-theory-to-improve-the-quality-of-information-oper • Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions. Understanding Workplace Values Around the World. Retried on June 25, 2013 from http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_66.htm • Weeklyeleven.com. Retried on June 1, 2013 from http://www.weeklyeleven.com/local/mandalay-news-and-local/ By: Soe Moe Tun (111100119) Under Graduate Studies Program (Computer Science) Albukhary International University, Malaysia.

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