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Hofstede’s cultural dimensions Pakistan

Pakistan has score 55 in power distance. This means that their culture is
a bit more masculine in nature.
Power Distance
The superiors are oriented towards directing rather than coaching and
decision making is more centralized
Pakistan has scored 14 in individualism. This means that Pakistan is a
collectivist society,
Individualism
they make decisions based on their family or relatives. This is more of a
“group culture” based on loyalty and trust.
Pakistan has scored 50 in masculinity which is a balanced score. It
Masculinity indicates that the society has mix masculine and feminine values that
does not jeopardize well-being and relationships amongst the society
Pakistan has scored 70 in UA; this indicates that individuals in the
society don’t like to make decisions based on unknown variables or
risks,
Uncertainty Avoidance
they make decisions based on strong codes of belief, and hard work is
done to reinforce security, rules, and structure to work and life.
Pakistan has scored a neutral score of 50 in LTO, this means that their
Long-term orientation culture may not have a specific inclination towards either short-term or
long-term orientation.

Pakistan scored 0 in indulgence, which means that it is a highly


restrained society, it has strict social norms and less gratification. There
Indulgence
is more control over people’s conduct and behavior.

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