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2) Individualism: The fundamental issue addressed by this dimension is the degree of interdependence a
society maintains among its members. It has to do with whether peoples self-image is defined in terms of I or We.
3) Masculinity: A high score (masculine) on this dimension indicates that the society will be driven by
competition, achievement and success while a low score (feminine) on the dimension means that the dominant values in society are caring for others and quality of life.
4) Uncertainty Avoidance: The dimension Uncertainty Avoidance has to do with the way that a society
deals with the fact that the future can never be known. The extent to which the members of a culture feel threatened by ambiguous or unknown situations and have created beliefs and institutions that try to avoid these is reflected in the UAI score.
INDIA
1) Power Distance
India
INDIA
1) Power Distance
1) India scores high on this dimension, 71, indicating that they follow hierarchy and a topdown structure in society and organizations. There is acceptance of un-equal rights between the power-privileged and those who are lesser down in the pecking order. Employees expect to be directed clearly as to their functions and what is expected of them.
India
120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Power Distance Individualism Masculinity Uncertainty Avoidance 71 57 49 31
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INDIA
1) Power Distance
India
2) Individualism
1) 2) 3) Indian society are collectivist by nature. Indian people are expected to act accordingly for the development of whole group. In India, opinion of ones family, extended family, neighbors, work group influences a persons decision.
3) Masculinity
4) Uncertainty Avoidance
INDIA
1) Power Distance
India
2) Individualism 3) Masculinity
1) India is actually very masculine as Indian people are eager to display their success and power. The main focus achievements. is on success and
120 100 80 60 40 71 57 49 31
2)
4) Uncertainty Avoidance
INDIA
1) Power Distance
India
2) 3)
GERMANY
1) Power Distance
120
Germany
100 80 60 72
68
55
40
20 0
26
Power Distance
GERMANY
1) Power Distance
1) Germany is not surprisingly among the lower power distant countries (score 26) because flat hierarchy is followed in society as well as in organizations. Inequality is not acceptable in Germany, and also in organization, employees participation has a vital role in the development of organization. Employees has to be taken in account when management takes any decision.
120
Germany
100
80 60 40 20 0 Power Distance Individualism Masculinity Uncertainty Avoidance 72 68 55
2)
26
2) Individualism 3) Masculinity
4) Uncertainty Avoidance
GERMANY
1) Power Distance
Germany
2) Individualism
1) 2) The German society is a truly individualistic one as its index value is high. Parent-children relationship is the main focus in small families.
120 100 80 60 72
68
55
40
20 0
3)
Communication is among the most following the ideal to be honest, even if it hurts and by this giving the counterpart a fair chance to learn from mistakes.
26
Power Distance
GERMANY
1) Power Distance 2) Individualism 3) Masculinity
1) 2) 3) Germany is considered a masculine society. The most important thing that is highly valued in Germans is performance. Status is often shown by German people, especially by cars, watches and technical devices.
80 60 72 120 100
Germany
68
55
40
20 0
26
4) Uncertainty Avoidance
Power Distance
GERMANY
1) Power Distance
120
Germany
100 80 60 72
68
55
40
20 0
26
2)
Power Distance
Comparison
72
49
68 57 55 31
2) Individualism
In this dimension also Germany is opposite of India as Germany is Individualistic in nature and India is collectivistic by nature.
3) Masculinity
Both the countries are considered a masculine society.
4) Uncertainty Avoidance
In comparison to Germany, India is more stable in terms of handling uncertain situation. Germany has inclination towards avoidance of uncertain situation and dont accept ambiguity as India do.
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