Cultural Dimensions Theory
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Definition
From the Wikipedia:
"Geert Hofstede proposed a systematic framework for assessing and differentiating national cultures best known as the cultural dimensions theory. He gathered and analyzed extensive data on the world's values and cultures, particularly through the IBM survey study, in order to build a comprehensive model which argues that people differ across on the extent to which they endorse six dimensions of values – power (equality versus inequality), collectivism (versus individualism), uncertainty avoidance (versus tolerance), masculinity (versus femininity), temporal orientation, and indulgence (versus restraint)." (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hofstede's_cultural_dimensions_theory)
More Information
- maps : http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/intercultural/dimensions.html
- such as "power distance index, http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/map/hofstede-power-distance-index.html