Indulgence versus restraint (IVR). Team Members: Chris Tantillo Jason Wendler Michael Woodworth Edgar Dihardja Surabhi Dholakia. Indulgence versus restraint (IVR). Definitions Indulgence
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Indulgence versus restraint (IVR)
Team Members: Chris Tantillo Jason Wendler Michael Woodworth Edgar Dihardja SurabhiDholakia
Indulgence versus restraint (IVR) Definitions Indulgence Indulgence stands for a society that allows relatively free gratification of basic and natural human drives related to enjoying life and having fun. Restraint Restraint stands for a society that suppresses gratification of needs and regulates it by means of strict social norms.
About the dimension Hofstede'smost recent dimension, indulgence versus restraint, was added in 2010. This dimension was added because it focuses on aspects that are not covered by the other dimensions, which is happiness. (Gofstede, G)
Around the world
IVR Index Indulgence (high indulgence versus restraint index) Freely satisfy basic needs and behavior Cannot easily be motivated with material reward Enjoys moment rather than uses time to compare with others Objects need to fulfill purpose not status Adding meaning to peoples freedom of expression
IVR Index Restraint (low indulgence versus restraint index) Gratification suppressed and regulated Expects (material) reward for job done well Easily feels treated unfair Status objects important, e.g. phone, laptop, watch, company Having a sense of control over ones life Not the same in all countries Countries low in indulgence and strong in restraint will not think free expression of thoughts is important