Cultural dimensions

Question 1

Dimensions

Answer 1

Dimensions are how the values of a society affect behaviour + describes the trends of behaviour in a given culture

Question 2

Power distance index

Answer 2

the extent to which a culture respects authority and status

Question 3

Individualism vs. collectivism

Answer 3

the degree to which people are integrated into groups. Sometimes referred to as an “I” vs. a “we” orientation

Question 4

Uncertainty avoidance index

Answer 4

a society’s tolerance for ambiguity. Tolerance for ambiguity means less strict rules in society and an openness to change

Question 5

Masculinity vs. femininity

Answer 5

Masculine societies are defined by a focus on achievement, competition, and wealth; feminine societies focus on cooperation, relationships, and quality of life

Question 6

Long-term vs. short-term orientation

Answer 6

the connection to the past and attitude toward the future. Short-term orientation means that traditions are kept. Long-term orientation has more of a focus on the future

Question 7

Indulgence vs. restraint

Answer 7

Indulgent cultures allow people to enjoy life and have fun. Restrained cultures have stricter control through strict social norms. Indulgent cultures tend to believe that they are in control of their lives; restrained cultures are more fatalistic

Question 8

Ecological fallacy

Answer 8

a reasoning error that occurs when conclusions about individuals are drawn from group-level data