Hofstede (1994)

Question 1

What are the five Cultural dimensions?

Answer 1

Power distance

Individualism vs Collectivism

Masculinity vs Femininity

Uncertainty Avoidance

Confucian dynamism (short-term vs long-term orientation)

Question 2

What are the differences in national culture vs organisational culture?

Answer 2

National culture:
Basic values. Permanent and involuntary

Organisational culture:
more superficial (artifacts and symbols)
cf Schein’s Onion.
Temporary and voluntary
Easier to manage