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Is National Culture As Important Now As In The Past? Student Name Is National Culture As Important Now As In The Past?_1
Geert Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions ModelContentsIntroduction......................................................................................................................................1Geert Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Model................................................................................1Individualism versus Collectivism (IDV)........................................................................................2Individualism...............................................................................................................................2Collectivism.................................................................................................................................2Masculinity versus Femininity (MAS)............................................................................................2Masculinity...................................................................................................................................3Femininity....................................................................................................................................3Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................31
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Geert Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions ModelIntroductionAustralia has always been the preferred destination for migrants and professionals from acrossthe globe which has resulted in Australia having among the widest cultural diversities. Thiscultural Diversity required for HR Managers to implement unique approaches towards managingstaff from culturally diverse backgrounds so as to maintain the highest productivity andperformance[ CITATION Bri081 \l 1033 ]. For this report, the Geert Hofstede’s cultural dimensionsmodel shall be utilized and examples from the model dimensions used to deliver a clearerunderstanding related to the how IHRM can be used to understand and manage skilledprofessionals at the workplace.Geert Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions ModelThe Geert Hofstede’s cultural dimensions model attempts to explain different culturaldimensions which influence cultural behaviour and how these dimensions can be used toimprove workplace operations, communications, and productivity[ CITATION Del14 \l 1033 ].Hofstede’s Cultural Model includes 6 cultural dimensions each having a unique influence onhow the skilled professionals perceive their work and other people’s views. The six dimensionsinclude: • Power Distance Index (PDI), • Individualism versus Collectivism (IDV),• Masculinity versus Femininity (MAS),• Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI),• Long-Term Orientation versus Short Term Normative Orientation (LTO), and • Indulgence versus Restraint (IND)Each of these dimensions will have a direct effect on the skilled professional's perceptions whileworking and requires to be properly understood to assist the human resource managers to2
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