Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions INTRODUCTION 1 MAIN BODY1 1. Evaluation of Hofstede's Four Cultural Dimensions

Hofstede's Cultural
Dimensions

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY ..................................................................................................................................1
1. Evaluation of Hofstede's Four Cultural Dimensions...............................................................1
2. Agree and Disagree.................................................................................................................2
3. Suggestions.............................................................................................................................3
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................4
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................5

INTRODUCTION
Organizational culture is an important aspect of organization which shapes up the
activities, behaviours and values of employees and organization. For the better understanding of
relationship between cultures, values and organization environment, Professor Greet Hofstede
developed 4 dimensions which is known as Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions. These dimensions
play crucial role in relationship of Cultures-Values-Environment (Hofstede Cultural Dimensions,
2013-2018). Report will highlight the evaluation of four dimensions and agreement and
disagreement aspects of these dimensions. Report will also give suggestions regarding these
dimensions.
MAIN BODY
1. Evaluation of Hofstede's Four Cultural Dimensions
In 1965, Greet Hofstede conducted research regarding values and cultures regarding
multinational corporations. These research created 4 common dimensions which is later known
as Hofstede's Four Cultural Dimensions. These dimensions impact the values of employees and
organizational activities and it's environment (Beugelsdijk and Welzel, 2018). These 4
dimensions are as follows -
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Illustration 1: Cultural Dimensions
Source : Hofstede Cultural Dimensions, 2013-2018.