1. Power Distance
This represents the distance between equalities of workers and the head of business.
Some cultures practice low power distance which means less formal
relationships and more democratic environment between the
leaders and the employees.
High power distance cultures give importance to the hierarchical
positions which causes unequal distribution of power and more autocratic
environment.
2. Uncertainty Avoidance
This aspect relates to the near future and
the changes. people who work in high uncertainty environment tend to be
more stressed, emotional and have hard time adapting to changes. This is
a result of many strict rules and being tight up. People with low
uncertainty environment have as few rules as possible which leads to
more friendly, less stressful and easily adaptable environment.
3. Individualism versus Collectivism
Individualism is when people who have
larger number of loose relationships but in fact it is a
everyone-for-himself way of achieving goals. Collectivism is tight
relationships and teamwork with benefit for all.
4. Masculinity versus Femininity
This is focusing on the quality of life
vs quantity of life loved. Masculine features consists of more
competitive, assertive and materialist behavior while femininity is
represented by feelings, reason and maintenance of good relationships.
5. Long Term versus Short Term Orientation
Long term focuses on the future of the
company, giving importance to persistence and savings. Short term
orientation focuses on the present and past and highlights traditions,
tries to reach favorable return and therefore fulfills social
obligations.
6. Indulgence versus Restraint
