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Literature review: Hofstede, Geert H. Culture's Consequences. Comparing Values, Behaviors, Institutions, and Organizations across nations.

Title: Literature review: Hofstede, Geert H. Culture's Consequences. Comparing Values, Behaviors, Institutions, and Organizations across nations.

Literature Review , 2011 , 3 Pages , Grade: 1,0

Autor:in: Saskia Guckenburg (Author)

English Language and Literature Studies - Literature
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Geert Hofstede is professor emeritus of Organizational Anthropology and International Management at Maastricht University. His book “Culture's Consequences. Comparing Values, Behaviors, Institutions, and Organizations across nations” is a revision of his earlier book titled “Culture's Consequences, International Differences in Work-Related Values”, which was released by Sage in 1980.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • Introduction: The Importance of Cultural Understanding
  • Methodology and Data Collection
  • Power Distance
  • Uncertainty Avoidance
  • Individualism vs. Collectivism
  • Masculinity vs. Femininity
  • Long-Term vs. Short-Term Orientation
  • Consequences of Cultural Differences
  • Author's Experiences and Future Research

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

The primary objective of this work is to explore the impact of cultural differences on values, behaviors, institutions, and organizations across nations. The book examines the key dimensions of national cultures, analyzes the influence of these differences on various aspects of business and society, and provides insights into cultural change.

  • Dimensions of National Culture
  • Cultural Influence on Management and Organizations
  • Cross-Cultural Communication and Interaction
  • Cultural Change and Globalization
  • Critical Evaluation of Cultural Research

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The first chapter introduces the concept of culture and its importance in understanding human behavior. It defines culture as “the collective programming of the mind that distinguishes the members of one group or category of people from another.” Chapter two focuses on the methodology used to collect and analyze the data, providing insights into the IBM Attitude Survey Questionnaire and its limitations. The following five chapters delve into each of the five dimensions of national culture: power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism vs. collectivism, masculinity vs. femininity, and long-term vs. short-term orientation. Each chapter explores the characteristics of different cultures along these dimensions, providing examples and historical context. The subsequent chapters examine the implications of these cultural differences for various aspects of life, including management, organizations, migration, international politics, business, education, tourism, and internet use. The final chapter reflects on the author's experiences and future research directions.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The core concepts and themes explored in this work include national culture, cultural dimensions, power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism vs. collectivism, masculinity vs. femininity, long-term vs. short-term orientation, cross-cultural management, intercultural communication, globalization, and cultural change. The book also focuses on the critical evaluation of cultural research methods and the potential limitations of cultural studies.

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Title
Literature review: Hofstede, Geert H. Culture's Consequences. Comparing Values, Behaviors, Institutions, and Organizations across nations.
College
University of Mannheim
Grade
1,0
Author
Saskia Guckenburg (Author)
Publication Year
2011
Pages
3
Catalog Number
V191988
ISBN (eBook)
9783656167617
Language
English
Tags
literature hofstede geert culture consequences comparing values behaviors institutions organizations
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Saskia Guckenburg (Author), 2011, Literature review: Hofstede, Geert H. Culture's Consequences. Comparing Values, Behaviors, Institutions, and Organizations across nations. , Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/191988
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